Avodart Soft Gelatin Capsule 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose is 1 capsule (0.5mg) once daily. Swallow this medicine whole without chewing or splitting it. It may be taken with or without food. No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. The recommended dose of this medicine has not been established for patients with hepatic impairment because no data are available on its use in these patients.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or could become pregnant should not handle this medication. If the capsule is broken and comes into contact with the skin, it should be washed immediately with soap and water. Additionally, this medication should not be used by children under 18 years of age. Patients with an allergy to this medication or who have had hypersensitivity reactions to 5α-reductase inhibitors should also not use this medication. Adult males planning to conceive or patients with liver function problems should use this medication cautiously after consulting a physician. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is needed, especially if taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Regular prostate cancer screenings and periodic PSA level checks should be performed while taking this medication. Additionally, this medication may affect sexual function, which can result in symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders, but most symptoms recover after discontinuation. Patients taking this medication should not donate blood, and it is permissible to donate blood only after 6 months have passed since the last dose. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so if suspected, appropriate medical treatment should be sought immediately. It should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container to prevent misuse or quality degradation. While it is known not to affect driving or machine operation ability, there may be individual differences, so caution is advised.

• Erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• ejaculation disorder
• gynecomastia
• headache
• gastrointestinal discomfort and pain
• sexual dysfunction
• breast disorders
• dizziness
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent the ingress of air and moisture, and it is recommended to keep it in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Transparent and uniform liquid filled, yellowish oblong soft gelatin capsule

Package unit

30 capsules - 10 capsules/PTP, 30 capsules - 3 PTP/box, 90 capsules - 10 capsules/PTP, 90 capsules - 9 PTP/box