Description
xWhat Is Avodart Capsules 0.5mg?
Avodart Capsules contain Dutasteride 0.5mg, made by GlaxoSmithKline. It treats an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) in men. This medicine requires a prescription.
How It Works
Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), the hormone that drives prostate growth, gradually shrinking the prostate and easing urinary symptoms.
Uses
Moderate to severe symptoms of BPH, such as a weak stream, frequent urination and needing to urinate at night, and to reduce the risk of urinary retention and prostate surgery. It is often combined with tamsulosin.
Dosage
One 0.5mg capsule once daily, with or without food. Swallow whole; do not chew or open the capsule, as the contents can irritate the mouth. Improvement may take 3 to 6 months.
Side Effects
Reduced sex drive, erectile difficulties, reduced semen volume, and breast tenderness or enlargement. These are uncommon and often settle.
Precautions
For men only. Women who are or may become pregnant, and children, must not handle leaking capsules, as dutasteride is absorbed through the skin and can harm a male baby. Do not donate blood during treatment and for 6 months after. Dutasteride lowers PSA levels; tell your doctor you take it when having PSA tests.
Common Questions
How long before Avodart works? Symptoms often improve within 3 months, with full effect by 6 months.
Does Avodart affect hair? It can reduce hair loss as a side benefit, but it is not licensed for that use here.
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xDelivery
- We deliver across Pakistan: usually 1–2 business days to major cities and 3–5 business days elsewhere.
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