5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It shrinks the size of the enlarged prostate gland to relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine.

It should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for long time as takes few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by doctor and complete the full course of treatment.

It is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive. Remember you should not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of this medicine.

Uses of 5 Alpha R D Capsule

Side effects of 5 Alpha R D Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of 5 Alpha R D

Decreased libido
Ejaculation disorder
Breast enlargement in male
Breast tenderness in male
Impotence
Decreased sperm count

How to use 5 Alpha R D Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How 5 Alpha R D Capsule works

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitors. It blocks an enzyme which is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is not indicated for use in women.

Driving

SAFE

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take 5 Alpha R D Capsule?

If you miss a dose of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.
It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive.
Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)

Interaction with drugs

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Patient concerns

Hair loss problem last 5 years

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take aamalki rasayan 1 spoon twice with water, hair bac tab 2 tablet twice, protein rich diet

Suffering from severe hair loss Nd hairs r growing very thin

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Dermatology

Mx 5% solution at night over scalp

I have serious fungal infection n my head from past 12 months. For the first few months, I ignored thinking it's a normal dandruff. Later went to a dermatologist, he gave me Ketancolzole shampoo. Whenever I use Ketanocolzole shampoo and take the same drug, dandruff disappears but it again reappears after few days. I already have lost a huge amount of hairs. What should I do ? I want to get rid of this dandruff wants my hair back :( http://i.imgur.com/TLKfMpA.jpg http://i.imgur.com/qTZJzwI.jpg

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No permanent cure, Mx 5% solution at night over scalp for hair loss

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