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Durize 0.5 mg Softgel
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Durize 0.5 mg Softgel

Manufactured bySun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsDutasteride
Description
Durize 0.5 mg Softgel is used only in men for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) such as painful urination or urinary urgency. This medicine should be used only by men. Women and children are advised not to handle this medicine since there is a chance of absorption through the skin. This medicine is not recommended for use in below 18 years of age due to safety and efficacy clinically have not been established.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Durize 0.5 mg Softgel

  • Chest pain and discomfort
  • Swelling of face and lips
  • Skin Rash
  • Abnormal ejaculation
  • Breast discharge
  • Headache

Uses of Durize 0.5 mg Softgel

What is it prescribed for?

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to dutasteride or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of adverse effects on the fetus.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Liver disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Effect on women

This medicine is not recommended for use in women. Since this medicine may be absorbed through the skin, it is recommended that you wash the area that comes in contact with this medicine immediately with soap and water.

Effect on children

This medicine is not recommended for use in children. Since this medicine may be absorbed through the skin, it is recommended that you wash the area that comes in contact with this medicine immediately with soap and water.

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already the time for your next scheduled dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Diltiazem

Erythromycin

Itraconazole

Nelfinavir

Ciprofloxacin

Dasatinib

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. This medicine is recommended only for men. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects and do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
This medicine works by blocking the production of a male hormone. This helps in reducing the size of the enlarged prostate gland.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2020 [cited 26 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.8917.pdf

Dutasteride: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 26 May 2020]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a603001.html

Dutasteride - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 26 May 2020]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01126
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Information on this page was last updated on 10 Jun 2020

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