Moben Dutastatin 0.5 mg (Dutasteride)

Adult dose

The recommended dose 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 dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment or elderly patients. The recommended dose in patients with hepatic impairment has not been established because there are no data 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 handle or touch this medication directly. In particular, care should be taken to avoid touching broken or crushed pieces of the medication, and children should also be kept from exposure to pieces of this medication. This medication should not be administered to women, children under 18 years of age, or patients with hypersensitivity to this medication or similar substances. Adult males planning to become pregnant should use this medication with caution after consulting with a physician as it may affect fertility. Patients with significant residual urine or severe urinary flow reduction should be carefully monitored for the risk of urinary retention when taking this medication. Patients with liver dysfunction may be affected in the metabolic processes of this medication, so caution is required when administering it. Co-administration with strong CYP3A4 enzyme inhibitors may increase the blood concentration of this medication, so caution should be taken when used together. This medication is primarily used for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness in males, and erectile dysfunction, decreased libido, and ejaculation disorders may occur during use. These adverse reactions may persist in some patients after administration, so caution is necessary. Regular prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests should be conducted during the use of this medication to evaluate the risk of prostate cancer. This medication may reduce PSA levels; thus, when interpreting PSA levels, it should be compared with baseline values measured before administration. In patients with heart failure, the risk of developing heart failure may increase when this medication is used in combination with alpha-blockers. This medication must be withheld from blood donation for at least 6 months after taking to prevent administration to pregnant women. In case of an overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so appropriate supportive treatment should be received based on symptoms. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it in the 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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent the ingress of air or moisture, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(PTP X 3)]