Dutasteride Soft Capsule 0.5mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

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

This medication must not be touched or taken by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant. This drug can be absorbed through the skin, so women should be careful to avoid contact with leaked capsules. If a capsule breaks and comes into contact with the skin, that area should be washed immediately with soap and water. This medication should not be used in children under 18 years of age, and people who are allergic to this medication or have hypersensitivity to similar drugs should not take it. Adult men planning to conceive should consult a doctor before use as this medication may affect fertility, and should take it cautiously. This medication should be used with caution in patients with severely impaired urinary function or liver dysfunction, as there is a risk of severe side effects, and their condition should be closely monitored. Additionally, when taken with strong CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors, the blood concentration of this medication may change, so patients taking such medications for a long time should consult a doctor before use. This medication may cause sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders in some patients, and these side effects may continue even after discontinuation of the medication. There is no tendency for an increase in these side effects with long-term use, but breast-related adverse reactions such as breast tenderness or breast enlargement have been reported. Patients taking this medication should have regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests, and since this medication can lower PSA levels, caution is advised in interpreting test results. Patients taking this medication should not donate blood for at least 6 months after the last dose, as this is a precaution to prevent transfer to pregnant women. While this medication is reported not to affect driving or operating machinery, caution is advised as it may vary by individual. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms, and long-term observation may be necessary due to the long half-life of this medication. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

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

This medication should be stored in a sealed container that prevents air from entering, and it is important to maintain a temperature below 30 degrees. This will help preserve the drug's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

A transparent pale yellow soft capsule containing a colorless, transparent substance

Package unit

30 capsules (15 capsules/PTP × 2)