Dutapar Tablet

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Dutapar 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.

Written By Dr. Syeda Aafia, MBA, BDS,
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Last updated on 01 Sep 2026 | 01:03 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Dutasteride (0.5mg)

Marketer

Parx Life Science

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Product introduction

Dutapar 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 Dutapar 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 Dutapar 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. Dutapar Tablet is not indicated for use in women.

Uses of Dutapar Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benefits of Dutapar Tablet

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. Dutapar 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 Dutapar 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 Dutapar

Ejaculation disorder

How to use Dutapar 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. Dutapar Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Dutapar Tablet works

Dutapar 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.

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Quick tips

Dutapar Tablet may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Dutapar Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Dutapar 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 Dutapar Tablet.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dutapar Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Dutapar 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.
Dutapar Tablet is contraindicated in women. Partners should use protection during intercourse.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Dutapar Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Dutapar Tablet is not indicated for use in women.

Driving

SAFE

Dutapar Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dutapar Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Dutapar Tablet in patients with liver disease.
Use of Dutapar Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Dutapar with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Isavuconazole (Oral Route)

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 per the observations. Isavuconazole may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.

Moderate

Aprepitant (Oral Route)

Moderate

Aprepitant (Injection Route)

Moderate

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Moderate

Cholestyramine (Oral Route)

To take Dutasteride, ensure a gap of 1 hour before and 6 hours after taking Cholestyramine. Cholestyramine may reduce the efficacy of Dutasteride.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dutapar Tablet used for?

Dutapar 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 Dutapar Tablet?

Some rare but serious side effects of Dutapar 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 Dutapar Tablet affect fertility or semen quality?

Yes. Dutapar Tablet can reduce sperm count, semen volume, and sperm movement. These effects may lower fertility, but they usually improve after stopping the Dutapar Tablet treatment.

Can Dutapar Tablet affect PSA test results for prostate cancer?

Yes. Dutapar Tablet lowers PSA levels by about 50 percent, which could hide early signs of prostate cancer. Tell your doctor you are taking Dutapar Tablet before doing a PSA test.

Can I donate blood while on Dutapar Tablet?

No. You should not donate blood until at least 6 months after your last Dutapar Tablet dose. This helps prevent the drug from being passed, including to pregnant women, through transfusion.

Is Dutapar Tablet used to prevent prostate cancer?

No, Dutapar 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 Dutapar Tablet take to work?

The exact time Dutapar 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 Dutapar 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 Dutapar Tablet forever?

You may need to take Dutapar 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgen derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)

References

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Dutapar Tablet

Benefits of Dutapar Tablet

Side effects of Dutapar Tablet

How to use Dutapar Tablet

How Dutapar Tablet works

All substitutes for Dutapar Tablet

Veltride Tablet

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Duman Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Isavuconazole (Oral Route)

Aprepitant (Oral Route)

Aprepitant (Injection Route)

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Cholestyramine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Dutapar Tablet used for?

What are the most serious side effects of Dutapar Tablet?

Can Dutapar Tablet affect fertility or semen quality?

Can Dutapar Tablet affect PSA test results for prostate cancer?

Can I donate blood while on Dutapar Tablet?

Is Dutapar Tablet used to prevent prostate cancer?

How long does Dutapar Tablet take to work?

Can Dutapar Tablet be taken with other medications?

Do I have to take Dutapar Tablet forever?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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