Dutasteride Medical Valley
This medicine treats an enlarged prostate in men by reducing a hormone that causes it to grow, helping to shrink the prostate and ease symptoms.
Form
kapseli, pehmeä
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Dutasteride
Manufacturer
Medical Valley Invest AB
How to Use
Dosage
Take one 0.5 mg capsule once a day.
Method
Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not chew or open it. You can take it with or without food.
Important
The most you should take in one day is one 0.5 mg capsule.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Difficulty getting or keeping an erection. This may continue after you stop taking the medicine.
- •Less interest in sex. This may continue after you stop taking the medicine.
- •Problems with ejaculation, such as less semen during sex. This may continue after you stop taking the medicine.
- •Breasts becoming larger or feeling sore.
- •Feeling dizzy when taking this medicine with tamsulosin.
RARE
- •Heart failure (heart struggles to pump blood, causing shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, and swollen ankles or feet).
- •Hair loss (usually from the body) or increased hair growth.
- •Feeling sad or depressed.
- •Pain and swelling in your testicles.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to dutasteride, other similar medicines (5-alpha-reductase inhibitors), soy, peanuts, or any other ingredients.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver problems.
- Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, children, and teenagers should not touch leaky capsules. If skin contact happens, wash the area with soap and water right away.
- Use a condom during sex if your partner is pregnant or might become pregnant. This medicine can affect a male baby's development.
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- This medicine can affect blood tests for prostate cancer (PSA test). Make sure your doctor knows you are taking this medicine before any blood tests.
- This medicine can cause your breasts to get bigger or feel tender. If you notice any lumps or fluid from your nipple, tell your doctor right away, as these could be signs of a serious condition like breast cancer.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 18.8.2025)