Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule

Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that contains 0.5 mg of dutasteride in each capsule. It belongs to the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor class and is used to help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. By lowering dihydrotestosterone (DHT), it can help improve urine flow and reduce BPH symptoms over time. Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is not a quick-relief medicine for sudden urinary problems.

How it works: Dutasteride in Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule blocks the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT, a hormone that can enlarge the prostate. Over time, lower DHT levels can shrink the prostate and ease urinary symptoms such as weak stream, hesitancy, and frequent urination.

Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is the standard adult dutasteride strength, and there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand. This makes it a suitable option when a doctor wants the usual 0.5 mg daily dose for BPH rather than a lower or higher brand-specific dose. Because dutasteride works gradually, people may not feel immediate relief, even though the capsule is dosed at the standard strength.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Enlarged prostate symptoms
• Improving urine flow
• Reducing nighttime urination related to BPH

• Swallow the Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule whole with water; do not open, chew, or crush it.
• Take it at the same time each day for consistent use.
• It can usually be taken with or without food.
• Do not let pregnant people handle leaking capsules because dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin.
• If a capsule is damaged, wash the area with soap and water right away.
• Use only as directed by your doctor; do not take extra capsules to speed up results.

Each Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule provides 0.5 mg of dutasteride. The usual dose for adults is one capsule once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your condition and response. Do not take more than one capsule per day unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Dutasteride may include:

• Decreased sex drive
• Erectile dysfunction
• Trouble with ejaculation
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness
• Runny nose
• These sexual side effects may be more noticeable because dutasteride is taken continuously at this full 0.5 mg dose

• Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule is for BPH and should not be used by women or children.
• Pregnant people should not handle leaking capsules because dutasteride can harm a male fetus.
• This medicine can lower PSA levels, so your doctor should know you are taking it before prostate testing.
• Do not donate blood while taking dutasteride and for 6 months after the last dose.
• It may take 3 to 6 months or longer to notice improvement.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease before starting Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule.
• Use caution when standing up quickly if you feel dizzy.

• Other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride
• Alpha-blockers used for prostate symptoms, which may increase dizziness or low blood pressure
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Other medicines that may affect liver enzymes
• Herbal or supplement products without your doctor’s approval

Store Duprost 0.5 mg Capsule at room temperature in its original strip/box of 10 capsules, away from moisture and heat.