Dutoid Capsule

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Dutoid 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.

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General Information

Contains

Dutasteride (0.5mg)

Marketer

Zuiver Pharmaceuticals

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Product introduction

Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule. 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. Dutoid Capsule is not indicated for use in women.

Uses of Dutoid Capsule

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benefits of Dutoid Capsule

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. Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule

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 Dutoid

Breast tenderness in male
Impotence
Decreased libido
Ejaculation disorder
Breast enlargement in male

How to use Dutoid Capsule

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

How Dutoid Capsule works

Dutoid Capsule 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

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

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Dutoid 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.
Dutoid Capsule is contraindicated in women. Partners should use protection during intercourse.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

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

Driving

SAFE

Dutoid Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dutoid Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutoid Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Dutoid Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutoid Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dutoid Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

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

Moderate

Aprepitant (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. Aprepitant may raise blood levels of Dutasteride.

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.

Moderate

Conivaptan (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Dutoid Capsule used for?

Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule?

Some rare but serious side effects of Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule affect fertility or semen quality?

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

Can Dutoid Capsule affect PSA test results for prostate cancer?

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

Can I donate blood while on Dutoid Capsule?

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

Is Dutoid Capsule used to prevent prostate cancer?

No, Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule take to work?

The exact time Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule 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 Dutoid Capsule forever?

You may need to take Dutoid Capsule 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

Chrousos GP. The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 723.
Dutasteride. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2001 [revised Jun. 2008]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Dutasteride [Product Monograph]. Mississauga, Ontario: GlaxoSmithKline Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 20 June 2023]. (online) Available from:
CiplaMed: Dutasteride [Prescribing Information]. 2013. [Accessed 06 Mar. 2025]. (online) Available from:

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Name: Zuiver Pharmaceuticals
Address: Shop No:- G-65, Ground Floor, Regimental Plaza, Bytco Point, Nashik Road. Nashik - 422101. Maharashtra

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Dutoid Capsule

Benefits of Dutoid Capsule

Side effects of Dutoid Capsule

How to use Dutoid Capsule

How Dutoid Capsule works

All substitutes for Dutoid Capsule

Dutas Capsule

Duprost Capsule

Dutafast 0.5mg Capsule

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Aprepitant (Oral Route)

Aprepitant (Injection Route)

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Cholestyramine (Oral Route)

Conivaptan (Injection Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Dutoid Capsule used for?

What are the most serious side effects of Dutoid Capsule?

Can Dutoid Capsule affect fertility or semen quality?

Can Dutoid Capsule affect PSA test results for prostate cancer?

Can I donate blood while on Dutoid Capsule?

Is Dutoid Capsule used to prevent prostate cancer?

How long does Dutoid Capsule take to work?

Can Dutoid Capsule be taken with other medications?

Do I have to take Dutoid Capsule forever?

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Habit Forming

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References

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