Dutas (Dutasteride)

Frequent need of urination together with pain or difficulty with passing the urine may seriously disturb a life of any man. Nevertheless, some of them choose to do nothing and suffer whereas some males start looking for some treatment and find it in Dutas capsules.

Product description

Dutas is a type of antiandrogen remedy, which is used to treat prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in male patients. The drug is also used off-label to treat hair loss in men and excessive hair growth in women. There may be some other purposes of the drug intake, so you should consult with your doctor to learn about them.

The preparation is manufactured in the form of soft gelatin capsules, each containing 0.5mg of the active ingredient. The capsules work by reducing the urge to urinate frequently. They make the process painless or at least less painful and help to diminish the weak stream symptom.

The correct dosing regimen may be set only by your healthcare provider based on your health condition and the severity of the issue. Never take the drug without talking to your doctor first. Any changes in the frequency of Dutas intake or its dose should be done only with the doctor’s approval.

Safety information

The intake of the medicine by individuals suffering from any liver disease or having it in their medical history should be closely monitored by their medical specialist. The reason is that the remedy may seriously harm the organ, especially if it is already ill.

Dutas is not intended to be used in women and children. Nevertheless, some female patients take the drug off-label to cope with hirsutism. Pregnant women should avoid any contacts (including skin contacts) with the Dutas capsules as the preparation may be absorbed through the skin. It causes severe birth defects, especially in female fetuses. Breastfeeding women are also not recommended to use this remedy.

In addition, males who treat prostate enlargement with the help of this preparation are not allowed to become blood donors for at least half a year after the therapy is discontinued. The reason is that the active component of the remedy, which stays in blood for such a long period, may harm the fetuses of the women who may get this blood.

People, who are allergic to Dutasteride (the active ingredient of Dutas) should also avoid taking the drug.

Side effects

Dutas is known to induce various adverse effects. Fortunately, the bulk of them is mild reactions. Among the most frequently reported negative effects of the drug are:

• Headache;
• Skin rash;
• Loss of libido;
• Erectile dysfunction;
• Premature ejaculation;
• Breast enlargement in males;
• Abdominal discomfort;
• Low sperm count.

The list of side effects may be continued. Ask your healthcare specialist to tell you about all the possible adverse effects. If any of the symptoms bother you, get worse or last for too long, contact your doctor or call an emergency aid.

According to some researches, Dutas may trigger the development of rare and very aggressive types of prostate cancer. The drug may mask the ailment’s early development, so that the problem may be revealed only in late stages.