Dutaflo
tablet
Dose Type
Dutasteride 0.5mg
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Dutaflo is the brand name for the dutasteride 0.5mg belonging to the class 5 alpha reductase inhibitor that is used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia in men. It is also used in the treatment for scalp in men for hairloss and as a hormone therapy in transgender women.
Therapeutic Class
5 alpha reductase inhibitor
Dose and Direction of Use
- Take the medicine by mouth.
- Follow the dosing schedule and time as per the direction.
- Swallow the tablet without crushing, breaking or chewing the tablet.
Mode of Action
Dutasteride is an androgen hormone inhibitor that inhibits 5-alpha reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the prostate gland, reducing the serum DHT level.
Uses
- Benign prostate hyperplasia
- Hair loss in scalp for men
- Hormone therapy for transgender women
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with doctor before starting the medication.
- Do not skip or double take the medicine.
- If any hypersensitivity reaciton occurs, consult with doctor immediately.
- Men should not donate blood until 6 months of last dose of the medication.