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Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

By DR REDDY'S LABORATORIES LTD

30 Capsule(s) in Strip

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Dutasteride(0.5 Mg)

Therapeutic classification
Anti-neoplastic

Medical Description

Dutas Capsule contains medicine known as Dutasteride. It is used to treat the condition in men knowns as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Do not take this medicine if you are allergic or having liver problems. This medicine should not be used in women, children and adolescents. This medicine gets absorbed through the skin so do not handle it with bare hands. This medicine releases in semen and if gets exposed to the growing fetus it may adversely harm the growing fetus. This medicine may alter sperm motility and counts. Do not take this medicine with other medicine without doctors advice.

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Uses of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

It is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Contraindications of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

If you have a history of allergy (rashes with itching, swelling of face, lips and tongue, difficulty in breathing and swallowing) to any of the content of this medicine. If you have a history of allergy to soya and penult, If you have severe liver problems. This medicine is for men only. It should not be taken by women, children and adolescents.

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Side effects of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

Not able to achieve or maintain an erection (impotence)
Decreased sex drive
Difficulty in ejaculation
Decrease in the amount of semen released during sex
Breast enlargement or pain
Dizziness when taken with tamsulosin (other medicine used for BPH)
Heart-pumping problems
Hair loss or hair growth
Mental illness
Pain and swelling in your testicles
Severe allergic reactions. Like itchy rashes, redness of the skin, swelling of face, eyelid, lips and tongue
Difficulty in breathing and swallowing

Precautions and Warnings of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

Pregnancy

Can I take Dutas Capsule during pregnancy?

This medicine is for men only so do not take it if you are female. This medicine may get absorbed through the skin and may adversely affect the growing fetus, especially in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy. So, avoid handling this medicine with barehand.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Dutas Capsule while breastfeeding?

Do not take this medicine if you are female or breastfeeding

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Dutas Capsule?

Yes you can drive as this medicine doesn’t affect the ability to drive or the ability to operate machinery.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Dutas Capsule ?

It is not recommended to consume alcohol while using this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have any liver problems, your doctor may advise a few liver function tests before and during the course of treatment.
You are sexually active.
Your partner is pregnant, exposing her to your semen may adversely affect your baby, especially if the baby is a male child.
This medicine may alter the blood test results of prostate-specific antigen (done to detect prostate cancer). So, tell your doctor beforehand if you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may cause breast enlargement and pain in the breast. If you notice any lump in the breast or discharge from the nipple, contact your doctor immediately.

Mode of Action of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

How Does It Work?

BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, due to the high production of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone. As the prostate grows, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty in passing urine and a need to go to the urination frequently, straining and dribbling of urine. Dutasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone by blocking the enzyme 5 alfa reductase, which helps to reduce the prostate size and relieve the symptoms. This will reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.

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Directions for Use of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

Take medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water.
Do not break or chew the medicine.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
If you are taking it once a day, then always take this medicine at the same time like in the early morning before breakfast. Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as preventive measures.
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Interactions of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

Interactions with other medicines

Concomitant use of Dutas Capsule and the following medicines should be avoided -other medicines, including:
Verapamil or diltiazem (used for high blood pressure)
Ritonavir or indinavir (for HIV infection)
Itraconazole or ketoconazole (for fungal infections)
Nefazodone (used for mental illness)
Alpha-blockers medicines (for enlarged prostate or high blood pressure)
Tell your doctor about any of the other medicine you are taking which includes medicine without prescription and herbal medicines as well, as these medicines may alter the effectiveness of Dutas Capsule or increase the chances of side effects
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Storage and disposal of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
Store below 30°C in the original package.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Dosage of Dutas 0.5mg Strip Of 30 Capsules

Overdose

Take this medicine in dose exactly prescribed by your doctor. Overdose may increase the chances of side effects of the medicine. If you feel you have taken too much of this medicine then consult your doctor or visit a nearby hospital immediately.

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Missed a Dose

If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Do not stop taking this medicine without the doctor’s advice, as this may result in a flare-up of symptoms.

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Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Abhishek B L

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the use ofDutas Capsule?

A: It is used to treat the condition in men knowns as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Symptoms of BPH are difficulty in urination, frequent urge to go to urination, dribbling of urine.

Q: How Dutas Capsule works?

A: Dutas Capsule contains Dutasteride which lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone by blocking certain enzymes. This helps to reduce the prostate size and relieve the symptoms. This will reduce the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.

Q: Are Dutasteride and Tamsulosin both the same?

A: No, both the medicines are prescribed in the patient of BPH, but both works by a different mechanism. Dutasteride decreases the production of a hormone known as dihydrotestosterone while Tamsulosin does not block the production of the hormone, rather just improves the symptoms.

Q: Is Dutas Capsule affects the fertility?

A: Yes, this medicine decreases sperm motility, sperm count and semen volume. There are chances of reduced fertility with the use of this medicine.

Q: How to use Dutas Capsule?

A: Take medicine as a whole with a sufficient amount of water. Do not break or chew the medicine. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are taking it once a day then always take this medicine at the same time like the early morning before breakfast. Even after improvement of symptoms continue taking this medicine for the period your doctor has prescribed to control the symptoms and as preventive measures. This medicine may be absorbed through the skin so do not handle it with barehand.

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