Dutaone Benefits & Uses

Dutaone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Other Benefits

Alopecia

Dutaone 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

Dutaone Side Effects

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

Severe

Angioedema
Chest Pain
Swollen lips

Moderate

Impotence

Mild

Decreased libido
Decreased semen volume
Rash
Urticaria

Dutaone Related Warnings

Is the use of Dutaone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Dutaone. If you are pregnant, do not take Dutaone without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Dutaone safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dutaone. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Dutaone on the Kidneys?

Using Dutaone does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Dutaone on the Liver?

Dutaone may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dutaone on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Dutaone for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Dutaone with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Dutaone Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Dutaone

Is this Dutaone habit forming or addictive?

Dutaone is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Dutaone since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dutaone only as per medical advice.

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

No, Dutaone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dutaone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dutaone

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dutaone

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dutaone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

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

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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)

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