Dutas 0.5mg Tab (Dutasteride)

Dutas 0.5mg Tab (Dutasteride) 

Dutas 0.5mg Tab is used in the treatment of hair loss and benign prostatic hypertrophy. This drug acts as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors which blocks enzyme that is needed to change testosterone to another hormone. This conversion of testosterone into another hormone causes prostate to grow and causes difficulty in passing the urine. Dutas helps in curing this and finally it gives relief in hair loss.    

Patient having liver problem should avoid taking this pills or for better treatment you need to consult your doctor once. There are some major side effects caused by this drug which are decreased libido, Decreased semen volume, Impotence.  

 Substitutes Available 

1. Duprost 0.5mg Tab (by Cipla Ltd.)
2. Sterdu 0.5mg Tab (by Alkem Laboratories)
3. Dupecia 0.5mg Tab (by Cipla Ltd.)
4. Durize 0.5mg Tab (by Sun Pharmaceuticals)

 Side Effects 

1. Decreased semen volume 
2. Impotence
3. Decreased Libido

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Dutasteride or any other ingredient