Avosted Soft Gelatin Capsule 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medicine is 1 capsule (0.5mg) once daily. Since exposure to the capsule contents may cause irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa, swallow the capsule whole without chewing or splitting it. This medicine may be taken with or without food. No dose adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. Since there are no data on the administration of this medicine to patients with hepatic impairment, the recommended dose in these patients has not been established.

This drug must not be handled or taken by females, especially those who are pregnant or may become pregnant. This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so if a female or child comes into contact with leaking capsules, the area should be washed immediately with soap and water. It should not be used in children under 18 years of age as safety and efficacy have not been established. During the use of this drug, erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, and other sexual side effects may occur, and some symptoms may persist even after discontinuing the drug. This drug is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia or male pattern hair loss, and tests to evaluate the presence of prostate cancer are needed before and during treatment. This drug can lower serum PSA levels, so changes in PSA levels before and after drug administration should be considered when interpreting results. Patients with liver function abnormalities should use this drug with caution, and attention is needed when used in conjunction with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. It is safe to refrain from donating blood for at least 6 months during and after taking this medication. Long-term use does not significantly increase the incidence of sexual dysfunction or breast abnormalities, but if there are any unusual symptoms in the breast, medical advice should be sought immediately. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and recovery may take time due to the long half-life of this drug. Keep out of reach of children, and do not store in containers other than the original.

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

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering and kept in a cool place below 30 degrees Celsius. This way of storing helps maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Transparent yellow oval soft gelatin capsules containing a colorless transparent liquid

Package unit

30 capsules/box [15 capsules/PTPX2]