Indication:
- The medicine is used to treat men with prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This is a benign enlargement of the prostate caused by an excess of the hormone dihydrotestosterone.
- Active ingredient – dutasteride It belongs to a group of drugs called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.
- When the prostate becomes enlarged, it can cause problems with the flow of urine, such as: B. repeated urge to urinate and frequent urination. An intermittent and weak urine stream may also occur. If left untreated, the risk of complete blockage of urine flow (acute urinary retention) increases. This requires immediate medical treatment. Sometimes surgery is necessary to reduce the size of the prostate or remove the prostate completely. The medicine reduces the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone, which causes the prostate to contract again and relieve symptoms. It also reduces the risk of acute urinary retention and the need for surgery.
- The medicine can also be used together with the medicine tamsulosin (which is used to treat symptoms of prostate enlargement).
Dosage:
- Always take your medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you do not take it regularly, it may affect your PSA level monitoring. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- How much should you take?
- Recommended dose — 1 capsule (0.5 mg) once daily.
- Treatment with the drug is designed for a longer period of time. Some patients notice an improvement in their symptoms early, others have to take the softgels for 6 months or longer until there is noticeable improvement. Take soft capsules for as long as your doctor prescribes.
- If you took more than you should
- If you take too many softgels, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
