Pill identification — FDA label match
J 81 Pill — Finasteride 1 mg (White, Octagon)
A white octagon tablet with the imprint J 81 matches the FDA label for Finasteride 1 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | J 81 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | J · 81 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Finasteride |
| Active ingredient(s) | Finasteride 1 mg |
| Strength | 1 mg |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | White |
| Shape | Octagon |
| Size | 7 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-4687-0, 70518-4687-1 |
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 tablets are indicated for the treatment of male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) in MEN ONLY . Efficacy in bitemporal recession has not been established. Finasteride tablets are not indicated for use in women. Finasteride is a 5α-reductase inhibitor indicated for the treatment...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Finasteride 1 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 J 81?
A white octagon tablet with the imprint J 81 matches the FDA label for Finasteride 1 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 J 81 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a white octagon tablet, 7 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 03429cec-c6b5-47fe-bb11-6b42f977df7e · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.