Dute Benefits & Uses

Dute is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Other Benefits

Alopecia

Dute Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dute Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dute is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Chest Pain
Swollen lips

Moderate

Impotence

Mild

Decreased libido
Decreased semen volume
Rash
Urticaria

Dute Related Warnings

Is the use of Dute safe for pregnant women?

Dute can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Dute safe during breastfeeding?

Dute may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Dute on the Kidneys?

Dute is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dute on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Dute. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dute on the Heart?

Dute is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dute with Other Drugs

Dute should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Dute Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dute unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dute

Is this Dute habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dute.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Dute does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Dute only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Dute in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Dute Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dute

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dute, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dute

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dute.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 476-477

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 303

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Avodart® (dutasteride)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Jalyn (dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride)

Dute 0.5 Mg Tablet