Avodart 0.5 mg Tablet (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 for patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. Since no data are available on the administration of this medicine to patients with hepatic impairment, the recommended dose for these patients has not been established.

This medication can be absorbed through the skin, so women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not touch or handle this medication. Especially, it is important to avoid touching broken or crushed tablet pieces, as they may affect the normal development of a male fetus. Additionally, this medication should not be used by children or adolescents under 18 years of age, nor by individuals allergic to this medication or similar components. Adult males planning to conceive should consult a doctor before using this medication, as it may affect fertility. Patients with urinary issues or liver dysfunction should use this medication with caution, and particularly those with liver diseases need to be more careful. When taken with potent CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors, the blood concentration of this medication may change due to drug interactions. Sexual dysfunction symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorder may occur during the use of this medication, and these symptoms may persist even after discontinuation. Rarely, breast-related side effects such as breast tenderness or enlargement may also occur. This medication can lower PSA levels, which are important for diagnosing prostate cancer, so PSA levels should be regularly monitored and interpreted with caution during use. Patients taking this medication should not donate blood for at least 6 months after the last dose to prevent transmission of the medication to a pregnant woman. Patients with heart failure symptoms should consult healthcare providers before using this medication in conjunction with others, as the risk of heart failure may increase. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate supportive treatment should be provided according to symptoms, and the long half-life of the medication may result in a prolonged recovery time. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and kept in its original container for safety. Finally, while this medication is unlikely to affect driving or operating machinery, individuals may experience different effects, so caution is advised.

• Erectile dysfunction
• reduced libido
• ejaculation disorder
• gynecomastia
• headache
• gastrointestinal discomfort and pain
• sexual dysfunction
• breast disorder
• dizziness
• rash

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C to preserve its effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pale yellow egg-shaped film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP×3)]