Dutasteride (0.5mg)
It should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for long time as takes few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by doctor and complete the full course of treatment.It is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive. Remember you should not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Dutagen
10 soft gelatin capsules
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dutagen Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Dutagen Capsule is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dutagen Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Dutagen Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Dutagen Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dutagen Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Dutagen Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Dutagen Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutagen Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Dutagen Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutagen Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dutagen Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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