Duprost (Dutasteride) is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Prostate growth is caused by a hormone in the blood called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Dutasteride inhibits both type I and type II 5-alpha-reductase, and therefore has a greater potential of stopping the formation of DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenic alopecia commonly referred to as male pattern baldness.
Dosage & Administration Information:
Duprost's recommended dose is 1 capsule (0.5 mg) taken orally once a day. The capsule should be swallowed whole. Duprost can be administered with or without food. Never change your dosage on your own, only do so if your doctor or pharmacist instructs you to.
It is recommended to taken the medicine each day at the same hour. If you cannot take your planned dose as the schedule dictates, please make sure to take the next dose as soon as possible. Do never administer a double dose of the medicine. Do not chew or chrush the capsules, swallow them in whole. Do not stop taking Duprost without discussing it first with a doctor or pharmacist.
A daily dose of 2.5mg seems to achieve the best results in the treatment of hairloss.
How does Duprost work:
Prostate growth is caused by a hormone in the blood called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Dutasteride lowers DHT production in the body, creating a reduction of the enlarged prostate. Over a certain period of time prostate usually grows. The reduction of the size of an enlarged prostate and the improvement of its symptoms will usually take some time as well. Some men observe less discomforts after around three months dutasteride treatment. Normally around six months are necessary to have overview over the workability of Dutasteride.
Side Effects:
There are certain side effects reported with Duprost. Some people may experience these adverse reactions, others will not experience any of its symptoms.
In case you do observe any unwished effects, do consult your doctor or pharmacist, because some of these side effects may need medical assistance.
- Breast enlargement
- Breast tenderness
- Decrease in sex drive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Ejaculation disorders
Precautions:
Do not apply Duprost if you are allergic or hypersensitive to dutasteride. Use Duprost cautious in case of mild to moderately decreased liver function. Please tell your doctor if you have or have ever had prostate cancer or liver disease.
Further Advice:
Duprost was created only for the administration for men. For this reason the administration of the medication for pregnant or breastfeeding women is strongly or advised. Because this medicine may pass into the semen, men whose partner is or may be pregnant should use contraception such as a condom while having intercourse. This is crucial for the avoidance of any possible risk to a developing male foetus.
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