Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet
Dutasteride (0.5mg)
by Kivi Labs Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It shrinks the size of the enlarged prostate gland to relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine. It should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for long time as takes few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by doctor and complete the full course of treatment. It is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive. Remember you should not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of this medicine.
Uses
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benefits
In benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and the need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. It also helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
How it works
Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Common side effects
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased sperm count
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
- Breast feedingUNSAFE
- Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
- DrivingSAFE
- Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Dutacet 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Androgen Derivative
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Urology
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Kivi Labs Ltd
- Salt composition
- Dutasteride (0.5mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
Same salt, other brands
Therapeutically equivalent. Ask your doctor or our pharmacist before substituting.
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.