Dutokan Tablets 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. As 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 can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should avoid direct contact with this medication. Special care should be taken when handling broken or damaged pieces of this medication. Children should also be prevented from touching any broken pieces of this medication. This medication should not be administered to women or children under 18 years of age. Avoid use if allergic to this medication or any of its components. Adult men who are planning to become pregnant should use this medication carefully, as it may affect reproductive ability, and should consult a physician. Patients with significant urinary obstruction or liver function problems should use this medication with caution and closely monitor their condition under a physician's guidance. Additionally, patients taking strong CYP3A4 inhibitors should be cautious, as co-administration may increase serum concentrations of this medication. While taking this medication, there may be adverse effects related to sexual function such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders. In some patients, breast tenderness or breast enlargement may also occur. Most adverse reactions are mild to moderate, and many resolve after discontinuation of the medication, but rarely, adverse reactions may persist, so consultation with a physician is advised if symptoms appear. Men taking this medication may have decreased PSA levels, which are important for prostate cancer tests, so PSA levels should be adjusted and interpreted accordingly during inspection, and regular prostate health check-ups are recommended. While taking this medication, blood donation should be avoided, and it should be prohibited for at least six months after discontinuation of the drug. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate supportive treatment should be sought if symptoms are suspected, and recovery may take time due to the long half-life of this medication. When storing this medication, keep it in a safe place out of reach of children, and store it in its original container to prevent degradation or misuse. This medication is unlikely to affect driving or operating machinery, but caution is needed if adverse reactions occur.

• 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 closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer duration.

Appearance

Yellow, oblong film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets - 30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)]