Dutas Capsule

Dutas Capsule 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.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Dutas Capsule 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dutas Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Decreased libido
• Ejaculation disorder
• Breast enlargement in male
• Breast tenderness in male
• Impotence
• Decreased sperm count

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dutas Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyUNSAFE

Dutas Capsule 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

Dutas Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. Dutas Capsule is not indicated for use in women.

DrivingSAFE

Dutas Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dutas Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutas Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Dutas Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutas Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Dutas Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Dutas Capsule, 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

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Urology