Duprost Capsule
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Product introduction
Duprost 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 Duprost Capsule
Side effects of Duprost 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 Duprost
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased sperm count
How to use Duprost Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Duprost Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Duprost Capsule works
Duprost 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 Duprost Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Duprost 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
Duprost Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Duprost Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Duprost Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Duprost Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Duprost Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Duprost Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Duprost Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Duprost Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Duprost Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Duprost Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Duprost Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Duprost 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 Duprost 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 Duprost Capsule. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Duprost 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 Duprost Capsule.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Duprost with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Duprost Capsule
Once A Day
81%
Thrice A week
6%
Alternate Day
5%
Twice A Day
4%
Twice A Week
3%
Once A Week
2%
What are you using Duprost Capsule for?
Benign prosta*
50%
Others
50%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Poor
54%
Average
38%
Excellent
8%
What were the side-effects while using Duprost Capsule?
Decreased sem*
33%
No Side Effec*
33%
Decreased lib*
33%
*Decreased semen volume, No Side Effect, Decreased libido
How do you take Duprost Capsule?
With or witho*
67%
With food
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Duprost Capsule on price
Not Expensive
50%
Average
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 723.
- Dutasteride. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2001 [revised Jun. 2008]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Dutasteride [Product Monograph]. Mississauga, Ontario: GlaxoSmithKline Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from:
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Address: Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Duprost Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: November, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Duprost Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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