Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet

Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet contains 0.5 mg of dutasteride in each tablet. It is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, a medicine used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. By lowering the hormone that helps the prostate grow, Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet can help improve urine flow and reduce urinary symptoms over time.

How it works: Dutasteride works by blocking the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which lowers the amount of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. In tablet form, Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet is taken by mouth once the doctor has chosen it for prostate-related symptoms.

Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet is a standard prescription strength and is typically used when a doctor decides that dutasteride is appropriate for ongoing prostate treatment. Because there are no other sibling strengths or forms listed here, this product represents the usual tablet presentation for this medicine rather than a lower or higher step-up dose. It is meant for men assessed by a clinician, not for fast symptom relief.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)
• Urinary hesitancy from BPH
• Weak urine stream
• Frequent or urgent urination related to BPH
• Reduced need to wake up at night to urinate

• Swallow Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or break it.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle broken or crushed tablets.

Each Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet provides 0.5 mg of dutasteride per tablet. The usual schedule is one tablet once daily, and the maximum daily dose is one tablet unless your doctor specifically changes the plan. Your prescriber decides the exact duration and whether this strength is right for you.

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
• Reduced semen volume
• Ejaculation problems
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness or fatigue

• Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet is for men only and should not be used by women or children.
• Do not donate blood during treatment and for 6 months after the last dose, because the medicine could be given to a pregnant woman through transfusion.
• Pregnant women should not touch broken or crushed tablets because dutasteride may harm a male fetus.
• This medicine does not work quickly; symptom improvement may take several months.
• Tell your doctor about liver disease before using Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet.
• Use caution if you feel dizzy or lightheaded, especially when standing up quickly.
• Be sure your doctor knows about any history of prostate cancer screening, because dutasteride can affect PSA test results.

• Other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride
• Alpha-blockers used for prostate symptoms, including tamsulosin or doxazosin
• Some medicines that affect the liver enzyme CYP3A4, such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or lightheadedness in some people

Store Dutaprost 0.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip or box, away from moisture and heat.