Mercana 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. It may be taken with or without food. Dose adjustment is not necessary in patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. The recommended dose in patients with hepatic impairment has not been established because no data are available on administration of this medicine to these patients.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not touch or take this medication. In particular, it is important to avoid touching broken or crushed pieces of this drug, as it may affect the normal genital development of male fetuses. This medication should not be used by individuals under 18 years of age, and children should be kept away from it. Women must not take or handle this drug, nor should those who are allergic to this medication or its components take it. Adult men planning to conceive should take this medication cautiously under medical advice, as it may affect fertility. Patients with severe urinary diseases or liver dysfunction should be careful when taking this medication, and caution is needed when used in combination with specific drugs due to potential drug interactions. During the use of this medication, side effects related to sexual function, such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur, and such side effects may persist even after administration. Additionally, breast pain or enlargement may occur in some patients, and rarely, symptoms such as skin rash, allergic reactions, or depression may present. This medication decreases important PSA levels used for assessing prostate cancer risk, so PSA levels should be regularly monitored and interpreted with caution while taking this drug. Following discontinuation, the blood concentration remains for a period, thus blood donation should only occur at least 6 months after the last dose. There is no impact on driving or operating machinery, but heart failure patients should be cautious due to an increased risk when combined with other medications. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so supportive care according to symptoms is necessary. Keep out of reach of children, and store in the original container to prevent misuse.

• erectile dysfunction
• decreased libido
• ejaculation disorder
• 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 infiltration, and it is advisable to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the medication's effectiveness can be maintained for a longer time.

Appearance

Pale yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

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