Dutasteride is used to treat Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as benign enlargement of the prostate (BEP). This medicine helps to control your symptoms, diminish urinary retention and reduced your risk of needing the surgery.
Dosage and direction
Take Avodart by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.
Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.
Precautions
Before taking Avodart tell your doctor or chemist if you are allergic to Finasteride or Dutasteride; or if you have other allergies.
As this medicament can be absorbed by skin, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not manipulate this medicine.
Contraindications
Avodart should not be used by women or children as well as by the patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to Finasteride.
Possible side effect
The most common side effects are dizziness, unusual weakness, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, blurred vision, runny nose, or problems ejaculating.
Stop using Avodart and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer, severe dizziness or fainting.
A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs.
n case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
