Dute 0.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Dute 0.5mg 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.
Dute 0.5mg Tablet should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for a long time and takes a few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by the doctor and complete the full course of treatment.
Common side effects of Dute 0.5mg Tablet include low sexual drive, ejaculation disorder, breast enlargement, and breast tenderness. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor for guidance.
It is advised not to donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Dute 0.5mg Tablet. Let your doctor know if you have any other preexisting medical conditions before using this medicine. Let your doctor also know if you have a history of allergic reactions to any of the ingredients in this medicine. Dute 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Uses of Dute Tablet
Benefits of Dute Tablet
In Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men. It can press on the urethra and cause problems like frequent urination, difficulty starting or stopping urine flow, and a weak stream. Dute 0.5mg Tablet helps shrink the enlarged prostate over time, easing these urinary symptoms and reducing the need for surgery. It can also lower the risk of urinary retention, offering long-term relief and improved quality of life.
Side effects of Dute 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 Dute
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
How to use Dute 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. Dute 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Dute Tablet works
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that 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 symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dute 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is contraindicated in women. Partners should use protection during intercourse.
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is contraindicated in women. Partners should use protection during intercourse.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Dute 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Dute 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Dute 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Dute 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Dute Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Dute 0.5mg 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.
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Quick tips
- Dute 0.5mg Tablet may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dute 0.5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Dute 0.5mg 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 Dute 0.5mg Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Dute with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as pe
Watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as pe
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Dute 0.5mg Tablet
Once A Day
93%
Twice A Week
3%
Alternate Day
2%
Twice A Day
2%
Thrice A week
1%
What are you using Dute Tablet for?
Others
92%
Benign prosta*
8%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Average
67%
Poor
33%
What were the side-effects while using Dute 0.5mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Decreased sem*
33%
*No Side Effect, Decreased semen volume
How do you take Dute Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Dute 0.5mg Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Average
33%
FAQs
What is Dute 0.5mg Tablet used for?
Dute 0.5mg Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men. It helps improve urination, reduces the risk of urinary blockage, and may lower the chance of needing prostate surgery.
What are the most serious side effects of Dute 0.5mg Tablet?
Some rare but serious side effects of Dute 0.5mg Tablet include high-grade prostate cancer, allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing trouble), breast changes (lumps, pain, enlargement), and sexual problems like erectile dysfunction or low sex drive. If you notice any of these, contact your doctor.
Can Dute 0.5mg Tablet affect fertility or semen quality?
Yes. Dute 0.5mg Tablet can reduce sperm count, semen volume, and sperm movement. These effects may lower fertility, but they usually improve after stopping the Dute 0.5mg Tablet treatment.
Can Dute 0.5mg Tablet affect PSA test results for prostate cancer?
Yes. Dute 0.5mg Tablet lowers PSA levels by about 50 percent, which could hide early signs of prostate cancer. Tell your doctor you are taking Dute 0.5mg Tablet before doing a PSA test.
Can I donate blood while on Dute 0.5mg Tablet?
No. You should not donate blood until at least 6 months after your last Dute 0.5mg Tablet dose. This helps prevent the drug from being passed, including to pregnant women, through transfusion.
Is Dute 0.5mg Tablet used to prevent prostate cancer?
No, Dute 0.5mg Tablet is not approved for preventing prostate cancer, and it may slightly increase the risk of a more aggressive type of prostate cancer in some men.
How long does Dute 0.5mg Tablet take to work?
The exact time Dute 0.5mg Tablet takes to show results is not known. However, it may take 3 to 6 months to see noticeable improvement in symptoms, as the prostate shrinks gradually over time.
Can Dute 0.5mg Tablet be taken with other medications?
Yes, it’s often combined with tamsulosin for better symptom relief. However, always check with your doctor before mixing medications.
Do I have to take Dute 0.5mg Tablet forever?
You may need to take Dute 0.5mg Tablet long-term to keep symptoms under control. Stopping the medication on your own could allow your prostate to grow again. Your doctor will guide you on how long to take it.
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Name: Tetramed Biotek Pvt Ltd
Address: T-Annexe', Plot no. 2, Opp. Harbinger Group & AUDI Pune, S. No. 45, Baner, Pune 411045
Country of origin: India
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