Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule

Dutas 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 treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. By shrinking an enlarged prostate over time, Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule can help improve urinary flow and reduce BPH symptoms such as weak stream, hesitancy, and frequent urination. It is not intended to give immediate relief, so benefits usually build gradually with regular use.

How it works: Dutasteride lowers the amount of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which helps drive prostate growth. In capsule form, Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule delivers this medicine once swallowed so it can gradually reduce prostate size and ease urinary blockage.

Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule is the standard capsule strength for dutasteride, so there are no lower or higher sibling strengths listed here in this brand. This means the product is designed for adults whose doctor has determined that dutasteride 0.5 mg is appropriate for long-term BPH treatment. Because it works slowly, it is usually chosen for ongoing symptom control rather than quick relief.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Enlarged prostate symptoms
• Trouble starting urination
• Weak urine stream
• Frequent or urgent urination

• Swallow Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule whole with water.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• If a capsule leaks or is damaged, avoid touching the contents and wash skin immediately if contact occurs.
• Use only the number of capsules your doctor prescribes; do not double doses.

Each Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule provides 0.5 mg of dutasteride. For BPH, it is commonly taken once daily, and the usual maximum is 0.5 mg per day unless a doctor specifically directs otherwise. Your prescriber decides the dose and duration based on your symptoms, prostate size, and response to treatment.

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
• Problems with ejaculation, including lower semen volume
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Dizziness
• Runny or stuffy nose

• Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule is for men with BPH and should not be used by women or children.
• The capsule can be absorbed through the skin if it leaks; handle damaged capsules carefully and wash hands after contact.
• Pregnant women should not handle leaking capsules because dutasteride can harm a developing male fetus.
• Do not donate blood while taking this medicine and for at least 6 months after stopping it.
• This medicine lowers PSA levels, so tell your doctor or lab that you take dutasteride before prostate tests.
• It may take several months before you notice improvement, so do not stop early without medical advice.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since the medicine is processed by the liver.

• Other alpha-reductase inhibitors or duplicate dutasteride-containing products
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, ritonavir, or clarithromycin
• Warfarin or other medicines that increase bleeding risk, if prescribed together
• PSA screening tests, because dutasteride can lower PSA results
• Tamsulosin or other BPH medicines, if your doctor uses combination therapy

Store Dutas 0.5 mg Capsule at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children and pregnant women.