Islesing Dutasteride Tablet 0.5 mg

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. Dose adjustment is not necessary in patients with renal impairment or older adults. Since there are no data on administration of this medicine to patients with hepatic impairment, the recommended dose in these patients has not been established.

This medication is absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle or come into direct contact with it. Care should be taken not to touch broken or crushed pieces, and children should also be kept from touching the pieces of this medication. Women are prohibited from taking or handling this medication, and children under the age of 18 should not take it. Patients allergic to this medication or its components should not use it, and adult men planning to conceive should take it with caution according to a doctor's judgment. Care is also required for patients with urinary issues or liver dysfunction when using this medication. Additionally, concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors may increase drug concentration, requiring caution. During the use of this medication, sexual function-related side effects such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculatory dysfunction may occur, and these symptoms may persist even after discontinuation. This medication can affect the results of blood tests related to prostate cancer, so regular testing is required before and during treatment. Blood donation should be avoided while taking this medication, and at least six months must pass after the last dose before a blood donation is possible. Although long-term use of this medication does not appear to increase the incidence of reproductive system adverse reactions or breast disorders, rare reports of male breast cancer have been made, so any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment based on symptoms should be received, and long-term monitoring is needed due to the long half-life of this medication. Children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers should not take or handle this medication, and it should be safely stored out of reach of children.

• 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 that prevents air entry and ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a prolonged period.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/PTP [10 tablets/PTP x 3]