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Medicine Details

Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule

Manufacturer: Cipla Ltd

Salt Composition: Dutasteride (0.5mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction:

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Dupecia 0.5mg 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. Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration of the medicine should be taken as per prescription. An overdose of it may cause harm to your health. It is better to take the medicine at the same time each day and it must be swallowed as a whole. It may take some time for the medicine to act upon the symptoms, so it is important to take the medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine. This medicine is usually well tolerated. However, it may cause some mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive, trouble getting and maintaining an erection (impotence), and decrease sperm count. Some people may also experience allergic reactions such as itching, rashes, and swelling of the lips or face. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor without delay. Before starting the treatment, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication for any health condition. Remember not to donate blood for six months after taking the last dose of this medicine.

How to Use: Dupecia 0.5mg 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 Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Dupecia 0.5mg 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 : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : SAFE - Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Dupecia 0.5mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Dupecia 0.5mg 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.

Packaging: strip of 10 capsules

Packaging Type:

Primary Use:

Side Effects: Impotence | Allergic reaction | Decreased sperm count

Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: CAUTION