Nduta 0.5mg Tablet

Composition Dutasteride (0.5mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Androgen Derivative
Action Class 5 alpha- reductase inhibitor (5ARI)
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Nemus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 334/28, Ground Floor, 14th Cross, 2nd Block, Jayanagar-560 011, KARNATAKA, INDIA

Nduta 0.5mg Tablet 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.

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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. Nduta 0.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Nduta 0.5mg Tablet 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.

If you miss a dose of Nduta 0.5mg Tablet, 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.

Your doctor has prescribed Nduta 0.5mg Tablet to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention.

It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Nduta 0.5mg Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.

Nduta 0.5mg 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 Nduta 0.5mg Tablet.

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In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Nduta 0.5mg Tablet works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

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

Decreased sperm count

Allergic reaction

Impotence

Low sexual desire

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nduta 0.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

Nduta 0.5mg Tablet 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 Nduta 0.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:SAFE

Nduta 0.5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nduta 0.5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nduta 0.5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Nduta 0.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nduta 0.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Nduta 0.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

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