Dutav 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medicine is 1 tablet (0.5mg) once daily. 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 the administration of this medicine to patients with hepatic impairment.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle or come into contact with this medication. Particularly, caution should be exercised when touching broken or crushed tablets, and children should also be prevented from handling this medication. This medication should not be used by women or children under 18 years of age, nor by those allergic to this medication or similar ingredients. Adult men planning to conceive should consult a doctor before using this medication, as it may affect reproductive ability. Patients with severely reduced urinary output or poor liver function should exercise caution when using this medication, and caution is also advised when co-administered with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. During the use of this medication, reproductive-related side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur, and these symptoms may persist even after discontinuation of the drug. Additionally, some patients have reported headaches, gastrointestinal discomfort, and gynecomastia. This medication reduces PSA levels used to assess the risk of prostate cancer, so care should be taken when interpreting PSA test results, and regular testing is recommended. While taking this medication, one should avoid blood donation, and blood donation is only permissible after at least 6 months have passed since the last dose. Long-term use has been reported to potentially increase the risk of male breast cancer, so if any abnormalities in the breasts occur, a doctor should be notified immediately. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality. It is known to have no effect on driving or operating machinery. During the use of this medication, symptoms related to heart failure may manifest, so patients with heart disease should exercise caution. Finally, this medication may interact with various other drugs, so if other medications are being taken, one must consult a physician or pharmacist.

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress, and it is advisable to store it at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Pale yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP (10 tablets/PTP × 3)