Dutaprost Tablet

Composition of Dutaprost Tablet

Dutaprost Tablet contains Dutasteride (0.5mg). It belongs to the Hair growth stimulant / anti-dandruff agent class of medicines.

Uses of Dutaprost Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Key benefits

• In Benign prostatic hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
• common in older men. It can press on the urethra and cause problems like frequent urination
• difficulty starting or stopping urine flow
• and a weak stream. Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet helps shrink the enlarged prostate over time
• easing these urinary symptoms and reducing the need for surgery. It can also lower the risk of urinary retention
• offering long-term relief and improved quality of life.

How Dutaprost Tablet works

Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

How to take Dutaprost Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a fall in blood pressure and a racing heart when far too much is applied to the skin. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Dutaprost Tablet

Most side effects of Dutaprost are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Dutaprost Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Topical minoxidil causes a burst of shedding in the first two to eight weeks. This is the old hair making way for new — it is expected, not a failure. Results take three to six months, and stop when you stop. This is a continuing treatment, not a cure. Finasteride must not be handled or taken by anyone who is pregnant or could become pregnant — it causes birth defects. Do not let a pregnant person handle broken or crushed tablets. Apply topical treatments to a dry scalp, not to hair, and wash your hands afterwards. Tell your doctor about any chest pain, dizziness, rapid heartbeat or sudden weight gain with minoxidil.

Do not take Dutaprost if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for use on inflamed, broken or sunburnt scalp.

Interactions with other medicines

Avoid applying other scalp products at the same time of day unless advised.

How to store Dutaprost Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Dutaprost Tablet

Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor. Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects, such as low sexual drive. Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dutaprost 0.5mg Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

EAST WEST PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Bph (5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor)

Drug class:

Hair growth stimulant / anti-dandruff agent

Chemical class:

Androgen derivative