- Ingredient/content
- In 1 tablet
0.5mg as dutastron
- Drug class name
- 5-alpha reductase type 1 / 2 inhibitors
- Dosage form
- Tablet (round tablet)
- Indications and effects
- Male pattern baldness and benign prostatic hyperplasia in men
- Contraindication
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- Patients with a history of allergy to the active ingredients dutasteride and finasteride
- Minors (under 20 years old)
- Women (pregnant or possibly pregnant and lactating women)
- Patients with severe hepatic dysfunction
It is not effective for alopecia areata or hair loss associated with diseases, and should not be used for hair loss other than AGA.
- Dosage and Administration
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- The usual dose for male adults is 0.1 mg of dutasteride orally once daily. If necessary, 0.5 mg may be orally administered once daily.
- Cautions for use
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- Since it usually takes 6 months to see effects, it must be administered daily. It should also be taken continuously to maintain its effectiveness.
- Do not increase the dosage because increasing the dosage does not increase efficacy and increases the risk of side effects.
- If the tablet is split, the scattered ingredients can be absorbed through the skin, and if women or children are nearby, they may be adversely affected.
- Because dutasteride can affect test results, those who are preparing for a prostate exam should inform their doctor that they are taking the drug.
- Storage method
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- Avoid high temperature, high humidity and direct sunlight.
- Keep out of reach of children and women.
- Do not transfer to another container.
- Do not take anything beyond its shelf life.
