Pill identification — FDA label match
E 61 Pill — Finasteride 5 mg (Blue, Round)
A blue round tablet with the imprint E 61 matches the FDA label for Finasteride 5 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | E 61 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | E · 61 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Finasteride |
| Active ingredient(s) | Finasteride 5 mg |
| Strength | 5 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | Blue |
| Shape | Round |
| Size | 8 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-3616-0, 70518-3616-1, 70518-3616-2, 70518-3616-3, 70518-3616-4 … (11 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Finasteride is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Finasteride, is a 5α-reductase inhibitor, indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to (1.1) : Improve symptoms Reduce the risk of acute urinary retention Reduce the risk of the need for surgery including transurethral resection...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Finasteride 5 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint E 61?
A blue round tablet with the imprint E 61 matches the FDA label for Finasteride 5 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the E 61 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a blue round tablet, 8 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID e482a50d-db15-4407-85c9-160c88e8a657 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.