Dutalosin Tablet MR

Dutalosin Tablet MR is a prescription tablet that combines tamsulosin and dutasteride in each tablet; the exact amount per tablet is not stated on the label provided, so the strength should be confirmed on the pack before use. It belongs to the alpha blocker/5-alpha reductase inhibitor category and is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. By easing urine flow and helping reduce prostate enlargement over time, Dutalosin Tablet MR can improve urinary symptoms such as weak stream, hesitancy, and frequent urination. This product is manufactured by Samarth Life Sciences, India and is supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck so urine can pass more easily. Dutasteride lowers the hormone that makes the prostate grow, and as a tablet, Dutalosin Tablet MR delivers both actions in one oral dose.

Dutalosin Tablet MR is a higher-intensity combination tablet because it contains both tamsulosin and dutasteride in one dose, which makes it more suitable for men who have been assessed by a doctor and need both fast symptom relief and longer-term prostate shrinkage support. Compared with lower-strength or single-ingredient options, this tablet is chosen when a clinician wants the two medicines together in one daily tablet rather than starting with one agent alone.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Urinary hesitancy
• Weak urine stream
• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew it.
• Take it at the same time each day if your prescriber has told you to use it daily.
• Follow the dosing schedule exactly as prescribed, because this combination tablet is not meant for self-adjustment.
• You can take it with or without food unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when first starting, because tamsulosin can cause dizziness.
• If you miss a dose, do not double up; take the next dose at the usual time and follow your doctor’s instructions.

Because the exact labeled milligram strength was not provided, the dose for Dutalosin Tablet MR should be confirmed from the pack before taking it. In standard use, this combination is taken once daily, and the doctor determines whether it is appropriate for the individual patient and whether any adjustment is needed; do not take more than one tablet per day unless your prescriber specifically tells you to do so.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tamsulosin + Dutasteride may include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up
• Abnormal ejaculation or reduced semen volume
• Headache
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Fatigue
• Mild stomach upset
• Lower blood pressure, which may be more noticeable when starting treatment

• Use caution if you already have low blood pressure or a history of fainting.
• This tablet may cause dizziness, so be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because dutasteride is processed through the liver.
• Do not donate blood while taking this medicine and for the period your doctor recommends after stopping it, because dutasteride can be harmful to a pregnant person’s fetus if transfused.
• Inform your eye surgeon if you are planning cataract or glaucoma surgery, since tamsulosin can affect the iris during the procedure.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness.
• This medicine is for men with BPH and should not be used by women or children.

• Alpha-blockers or other blood-pressure-lowering medicines
• PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil
• Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or paroxetine
• Other medicines that may cause dizziness or low blood pressure
• Warfarin or other anticoagulants, if your prescriber is monitoring you closely

Store Dutalosin Tablet MR in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.