Dutasteride 0.5 mg

Dutasteride 0.5 mg Product Introduction

Dutasteride 0.5 mg Tablet treats benign prostatic hyperplasia by shrinking the enlarged prostate gland, which helps relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine.

You should take this medicine orally, with or without food. Since Dutasteride takes a few months to show its effects, it’s crucial to follow your doctor’s instructions and complete the full course of treatment.

This medication is generally well tolerated but may cause mild sexual side effects such as a decreased sex drive. Also, remember not to donate blood for six months after taking the last dose.

Uses of Dutasteride 0.5 mg

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benefits of Dutasteride 0.5 mg

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: When the prostate gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems like difficulty in passing urine, frequent or urgent need to urinate, and slower urine flow. Untreated, this condition can completely block urine flow. Dutasteride Tablet relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate, rapidly relieving symptoms and making it easier to urinate.

It also helps control uncontrollable bladder muscle contractions that cause frequent urination, urgency, and incontinence. Additionally, it relieves painful or frequent urination and reduces the urgency to urinate. For the best results, take this medicine exactly as prescribed.

Side Effects of Dutasteride 0.5 mg

Most side effects are mild and typically go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, consult your doctor if they persist or cause concern.

Common Side Effects:

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

How to Use Dutasteride 0.5mg

Take Dutasteride Tablet or capsule as prescribed by your doctor, in the dose and duration recommended. Swallow the tablet whole—do not chew, crush, or break it. You can take it with or without food, but it’s best to take it at the same time each day.

How Dutasteride 0.5mg Works

Dutasteride Tablet or capsule is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that converts testosterone into a hormone responsible for prostate growth. This action helps shrink the prostate and alleviate symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.