Dutagen Capsule
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Product introduction
Dutagen 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 Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule
Benefits of Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule
In Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and the need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Dutagen Capsule works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. It also helps to treat uncontrollable contractions (spasms) of the bladder muscles that causes frequent urination, urgent need to urinate, and inability to control passing of urine. It also relieves painful, or frequent urination and reduces urgency to urinate. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Side effects of Dutagen Soft Gelatin 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 Dutagen
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased sperm count
How to use Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dutagen Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule works
Dutagen 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 Dutagen Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dutagen 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
Dutagen Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dutagen Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Dutagen Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Dutagen Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dutagen Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutagen Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dutagen Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutagen Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dutagen Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Dutagen Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Dutagen 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 Dutagen 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 Dutagen Capsule. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Dutagen 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 Dutagen Capsule.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Dutagen Capsule
Once A Day
96%
Once A Week
2%
Twice A Day
1%
What are you using Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule for?
Others
64%
Benign prosta*
36%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Average
47%
Excellent
27%
Poor
27%
What were the side-effects while using Dutagen Capsule?
Decreased lib*
33%
No Side Effec*
33%
Decreased sem*
33%
*Decreased libido, No Side Effect, Decreased semen volume
How do you take Dutagen Soft Gelatin Capsule?
With or witho*
100%
*With or without food
Please rate Dutagen Capsule on price
Average
100%
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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
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dutagen 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: April, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dutagen 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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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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