Duodart 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg capsule

Product Information

Product Name

Duodart 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg capsule

Product Description

Brand

GlaxoSmithKline

Prescription

Required

Uses

Enlarged prostate glands, BPH & Drugs for Urinary Retention

Composition

Duodart 0.5 mg / 0.4 mg capsule is composed of Dutasteride (0.5 mg )Tamsulosin HCl ( 0.4 mg)

Pack Size

30s capsule

Introduction

Duodart 0.5 Capsule is a medicine used to treat enlarged prostate in males; it frequently occurs in conditions such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The medicine works by decreasing the size of the enlarged prostate and relaxes the muscles of the prostate and urinary bladder.

Duodart also relieves the symptoms that commonly occur in BPH, including difficulty urinating, unsteady or obstructed urine flow, weak urine stream, pain and discomfort, and an increase in urinary frequency and urgency

(especially during the middle of the night).

However, this medicine does not treat prostate cancer, and should not be used in children and women.

Key Features

Effective for reducing the size of an enlarged prostate in males

Relieves pain and discomfort occurring during urination

Helps in treating increased urinary frequency and urgency

Helps main a normal urinary flow

Works within a few weeks

Recommended for males only

Uses

This medicine is used in men to treat and control the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia), it relieves symptoms of prostate hyperplasia by reducing the risk of urinary retention and the need for surgery.

Side Effects

The most common side-effects are male sexual dysfunction, breast tenderness, sudden drop in blood pressure, and gynecomastia (enlarged breast tissue).

How To Use

This medicine is taken orally, mostly requiring once-daily dosing. It should be taken at the same time, preferably, following a meal. The dosage is dependent on the patient’s age, and the condition and its severity.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Why Choose

Effective for reducing the size of an enlarged prostate in males

Relieves pain and discomfort occurring during urination

Helps in treating increased urinary frequency and urgency

Helps main a normal urinary flow

Works within a few weeks

Recommended for males only

Effective For

Duodart 0.5 Capsule is a medicine used to treat enlarged prostate in males; it frequently occurs in conditions such as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The medicine works by decreasing the size of the enlarged prostate and relaxes the muscles of the prostate and urinary bladder.

Benefits

Effective for reducing the size of an enlarged prostate in males

Relieves pain and discomfort occurring during urination

Helps in treating increased urinary frequency and urgency

Helps main a normal urinary flow

Works within a few weeks

Storage

Please store at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep the medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children.

Disposal

Please get rid of the product as soon as it expires. Please read the expiry date mentioned either on the product or its packaging.

FAQs

1. Can I take Duodart with medicines such as sildenafil or tadalafil?

Please consult your doctor and discuss all the medications you are taking before you start taking Duodart as it may interact with some medicines and exacerbate the side effects.

2. Will this medicine make me dizzy?

Duodart may cause dizziness as a side effect. Therefore, please take appropriate precautions and get up slowly from the sitting position. Moreover, refrain from activities such as driving and operating machinery until the side effects subside completely.

3. Is Duodart a blood thinner?

This medicine is not a blood thinner. However, it has other side effects, such as low blood pressure and dizziness. If your side effects persist or worsen, please inform your doctor.

4. When will my symptoms improve?

It may take about 3 to 6 months for this medicine to show its full effects. Please continue taking it just as prescribed by your doctor even if you feel better. Furthermore, discuss the dosage and associated details with your doctor for a thorough understanding.

5. Will Duodart stop my prostate from growing further?

Duodart is used to treat an enlarged prostrate; it stops the prostate from growing and may even reduce its size. Please discuss the medicine’s dosage and associated details with your doctor for a thorough understanding.

Instructions

This medicine is taken orally, mostly requiring once-a-day dosing only. It should be taken at the same time daily, preferably, following a meal. The dosage is dependent on the patient’s age, and the condition and its severity.

Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Warnings

Pregnancy

This medicine is contraindicated in pregnant females and may have detrimental effects on the unborn child. Pregnant females must avoid coming into contact with it.

Lactation

This medicine is contraindicated in nursing females and may have detrimental effects on the baby.

Driving

This medicine may cause dizziness or sudden drop in blood pressure. Therefore, please avoid driving and performing other activities requiring alertness after taking this medicine.

Liver

No significant effects when taken within the recommended dose.

Kidney

No significant effects when taken within the recommended dose.

Alcohol

Please avoid the consumption of alcohol during use of this medicine.

Precautions

• Please tell you doctor if you are allergic to any of the medicine’s contents. • Please tell you doctor if you have any eye diseases, such as cataracts or glaucoma. • Please tell you doctor if you suffer from hypotension (low blood pressure). • This medicine may cause sudden drop in blood pressure; therefore, please get up slowly from sitting position and take similar precautions.