Dutapren Tablet 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 regardless of meals. No dosage 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 of this medicine in patients with hepatic impairment has not been established.

This drug is absorbed through the skin; therefore, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid touching or handling this drug. Care should be taken especially with broken or crushed pieces of this drug. Children should also avoid touching broken pieces of this drug. This drug should not be used by women or children under 18 years of age, nor by patients who have allergies to this drug or similar ingredients. Adult men planning to conceive should use this drug with caution after consulting a physician, as it may affect reproductive ability. Patients with urinary issues or impaired liver function should be cautious when using this medication and closely monitor any related symptoms. If taken with strong CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors, the blood concentration of this drug may change, so caution is advised during concomitant use. During the use of this drug, reproductive system adverse reactions such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, and gynecomastia may occur, and some adverse reactions may persist even after discontinuation. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level may decrease during blood tests, so PSA levels should be re-evaluated for interpretation after taking this medication. This drug may slightly increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer, so it is important to have regular screenings for prostate cancer. Blood donation is prohibited for at least 6 months during the use of this drug to prevent its transfer to pregnant women. In case of overdose, as there is no antidote, appropriate treatment should be provided according to symptoms, taking into account the drug's long half-life. Store out of reach of children and in the original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality. Although this drug is unlikely to affect the ability to drive or operate machinery, caution is necessary in case of adverse reactions. The frequency of adverse reactions does not significantly increase with long-term use, but if abnormal symptoms appear, consult with medical personnel.

• erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• ejaculatory dysfunction
• gynecomastia
• headache
• gastrointestinal discomfort and pain
• sexual dysfunction
• breast disorders
• dizziness
• rash

This drug should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is recommended to keep it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This helps maintain the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Pale yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablet

Package unit

- - 30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP × 3]