Dutamax Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Dutamax Tablet 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 Dutamax Tablet
Side effects of Dutamax Tablet
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 Dutamax
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased sperm count
How to use Dutamax Tablet
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. Dutamax Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Dutamax Tablet works
Dutamax Tablet 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 Dutamax Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dutamax Tablet 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
Dutamax Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dutamax Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Dutamax Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Dutamax Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dutamax Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutamax Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Dutamax Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutamax Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dutamax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Dutamax Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Dutamax Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dutamax Tablet, 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 Dutamax Tablet 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 Dutamax Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Dutamax Tablet 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 Dutamax Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dutamax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Saquinavir may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.
watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experienc
Crizotinib may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.
watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experienc
Darunavir may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.
watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience
Conivaptan may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.
watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experienc
Dronedarone may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.
watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experien
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Dutamax Tablet
Once A Day
88%
Alternate Day
5%
Twice A Day
3%
Thrice A week
2%
Twice A Week
2%
What are you using Dutamax Tablet for?
Others
78%
Benign prosta*
22%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Average
43%
Excellent
36%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Dutamax Tablet?
No Side Effec*
27%
Decreased sem*
18%
Impotence
18%
Dizziness
9%
Allergic reac*
9%
*No Side Effect, Decreased semen volume, Allergic reaction
How do you take Dutamax Tablet?
With food
75%
With or witho*
17%
Empty stomach
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Dutamax Tablet on price
Not Expensive
39%
Average
36%
Expensive
24%
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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: Galcare Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Address: Galcare Pharmaceuetical Pvt. Ltd, 53 – 54 Basement, Devi Nagar, Jaipur
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: December, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dutamax Tablet. 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: December, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dutamax Tablet. 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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