Dutasteride Soft Capsules 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medicine is 1 capsule (0.5mg) once daily. Swallow this medicine whole without chewing or breaking it, as exposure to the capsule contents may cause irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa. This medicine may be taken with or without food. No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. The recommended dose of this medicine in patients with hepatic impairment has not been established because there are no data on its administration to these patients.

This medication must not be used or handled by women, especially those who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Since this medication can be absorbed through the skin, if a woman or child comes into contact with leaking capsules, it should be washed off immediately with soap and water. This medication is not to be used by children under 18 years of age. Men planning to father a child should consult a doctor before using this medication, as it can affect fertility. Patients with poor liver function should use this medication with caution. Caution is also required when used with certain drugs known as CYP3A4 inhibitors. During the use of this medication, erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur, with rare occurrences of breast tenderness or enlargement. These side effects may persist even after stopping the medication. This medication lowers PSA levels which are used for prostate cancer testing, so new reference values should be based on results taken 3-6 months after starting the medication. If there is a sudden increase in PSA levels while taking this medication, the possibility of prostate cancer should be suspected, and further testing is necessary. Blood donation is permitted only after a minimum of 6 months from the last dose of this medication. This medication is known to not affect driving or operating machinery. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate supportive care should be taken if symptoms appear. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and store it in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation of quality.

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure, and it is recommended to keep it at a cool temperature below 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

A transparent brownish oval soft capsule containing a colorless transparent substance.

Package unit

30 capsules / PTPE [(15 capsules / PTPE) x 2], 30 capsules / PTPE [(10 capsules / PTPE) x 3]