Introduction

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Uses of Dutamax

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Side effects of Dutamax

Low sexual desire
Impotence
Allergic reaction

How to use Dutamax

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dutamax may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dutamax works

Dutamax 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.

What if you forget to take Dutamax?

If you miss a dose of Dutamax, 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.

Quick Tips

Your doctor has prescribed Dutamax 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 Dutamax. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
Dutamax 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 Dutamax.

Safety Advice

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dutamax. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE – Pregnancy: Dutamax 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Breastfeeding: Information regarding the use of Dutamax during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE – Driving: Dutamax does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Dutamax is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dutamax may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION – Liver: Dutamax should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dutamax may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Dutamax is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.