Dutasteride
डूटेस्टराइड
What it is
Dutasteride is a medication used to treat an enlarged prostate in men. It requires a prescription in India.
What it is used for
Dutasteride is used to treat symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. This condition causes difficulty in urination due to the prostate gland's enlargement.
- Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate
How it works
Dutasteride works by blocking the production of a natural substance that enlarges the prostate. By doing so, it helps to reduce the size of the prostate and improve urinary symptoms.
How it is sold in India
In India Dutasteride comes as tablets and capsules.
Common side effects
Most people who take dutasteride do not experience side effects. However, some may experience changes in sexual function such as difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection, decreased sex drive, and problems with ejaculation. Additionally, some may experience breast changes such as increased size, lumps, pain, or nipple discharge. If you experience any of these side effects, it is important to consult your doctor.
See a doctor straight away if
If you experience changes in the breasts such as increased size, lumps, pain, or nipple discharge, swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or peeling skin, seek medical attention immediately.
Who should not take it
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Brand names
360 medicines sold in India contain Dutasteride.
Brands sold in India include Dutagen, Duprost, Duman, Sterdu, Dutas, Dutaszen, Dutabact, Dutaprost. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.
Where this comes from
We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This page is general information, not medical advice, and it is not a substitute for seeing a doctor. It carries no dosage and no prices.