Dute Tablet

Dute 0.5mg tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with enlarged prostate. It is a condition characterized by urinary problems such as difficulty in passing urine, voided urine, pain while urinating, etc.

Dute 0.5mg tablet contains dutasteride as its active ingredient. Avoid handling Dute 0.

5mg tablet with bare hands, as it can get absorbed through the skin. 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, counts and can also cause harm to the growing fetus if it is exposed to the affected semen.

If pregnant women come in contact with this medicine, the contact area should be washed immediately with soap and water.

Dosage

Overdose

If you feel you have taken too much of this medicine then consult your doctor or visit a nearby hospital immediately.

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.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Dutasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone by blocking the enzyme 5 alfa reductase, responsible for the enlargement of the prostate. Thus, helps in improving the symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in passing urine and a need to go to the urination frequently, straining and dribbling of urine.

Directions for Use

Dute 0.5mg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Dute 0.5mg tablet during pregnancy?

Dute 0.5mg tablet is specially designed for men. Pregnant women should not come in contact with this medicine, as it gets absorbed via skin and can adversely affect growing fetus. Thus, pregnant women should avoid contact with this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Dute 0.5mg tablet while breastfeeding?

Dute 0.5mg tablet is specially designed for men. It should not be used by nursing mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Dute 0.5mg tablet?

Dute 0.5mg tablet does not alter the driving ability.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Dute 0.5mg tablet?

You should avoid consuming alcohol with Dute 0.5mg tablet as may lead to an increase in the side effect.

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 treatment.
• You are sexually active.
• Your partner is pregnant, exposing her to your semen may adversely affect your baby.
• You are undergoing a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test, as Dute 0.5mg tablet may alter the results.
• You notice or experience any lump in the breast or discharge from the nipple, pain and breast enlargement, after taking this medicine.
• Dute 0.5mg tablet should not be used in children below 18 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to dutasteride or any other ingredient of Dute 0.5mg tablet.
• If you have a severe liver disorder.
• If you are a woman, child and adolescent.

Side effects

• Erectile dysfunction
• Difficulty in ejaculation
• Decreased sperm count
• Breast enlargement
• Dizziness
• Altered sexual activity

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Dute 0.5mg tablet works or dutasteride itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially if you are taking medicines for eg. to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for the brain-related disorder.

Storage and disposal

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Dute 0.5mg tablet?

Dute 0.5mg tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) with enlarged prostate in men. Symptoms of BPH are difficulty in urination, frequent urge to go to urination, dribbling of urine.

Are Dutasteride and Tamsulosin both the same?

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. Thus, your doctor will prescribe you the best suited medicine based on your disease condition and severity.

Is Dute 0.5mg tablet affects the fertility?

Yes, Dute 0.5mg tablet affects the sperm characteristics such as decreases the motility, count and volume of the semen. Thus, it indirectly affects fertility.