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 Dutaone
10 tablets
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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. Dutaone Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Dutaone Tablet 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 Dutaone Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Dutaone Tablet 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.
Dutaone Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dutaone Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Dutaone Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Dutaone Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutaone Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Dutaone Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutaone Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dutaone Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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