Dutasteride
Dutasteride 0.5mg capsules (also sold as Dutas) are for benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate) and male pattern hair loss, taken once a day, in packs from 30 to 360.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5mg | 30 capsules | $108.00 | $3.60 |
| 0.5mg | 60 capsules | $211.80 | $3.53 |
| 0.5mg | 90 capsules | $313.20 | $3.48 |
| 0.5mg | 120 capsules | $408.00 | $3.40 |
| 0.5mg | 180 capsules | $581.40 | $3.23 |
| 0.5mg | 360 capsules | $1,134.00 | $3.15 |
- Category
- Men's Health
- Active ingredient
- Dutasteride
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia · Hair loss · Androgenetic alopecia
- Therapeutic Class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological Class
- Hormone Modifier
- Minor Side Effects
- Libido loss, Erectile changes
- Moderate Side Effects
- Breast tenderness, Skin rash
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 3–6 months
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (like Ketoconazole)
- Age Restrictions
- Adult males only
What you will receive
Dutasteride is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Dutasteride.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
What dutasteride strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Dutasteride comes as 0.5mg capsules in packs of 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 360. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
How is dutasteride delivered to Hong Kong?
Dutasteride parcels to Hong Kong go by tracked courier, which takes 5 to 9 business days and includes online tracking. Standard airmail is untracked and takes 14 to 21 business days, 30 at most. Parcels ship in plain, unbranded packaging with nothing outside about the contents.
What other names is dutasteride sold under?
Dutas is a branded generic of dutasteride, the ingredient in Avodart. Dutasteride is also sold as Veltride. Here, it can be bought online as Dutasteride (also sold as Dutas), and also as generic Avodart. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does dutasteride take to work?
Some men notice easier urination after about three months of daily capsules, but the full effect on prostate size and symptoms can take six months or longer. BPH is not cured, so the prostate may start enlarging again if you stop taking dutasteride.
Can I drink alcohol with dutasteride?
Alcohol does not directly interact with dutasteride, but heavy drinking can make urinary symptoms worse, including more frequent trips to the bathroom at night. If you drink, keeping it moderate is a sensible choice while treating an enlarged prostate.
What is the difference between Dutasteride and Avodart?
Both carry the same active ingredient, dutasteride, in the same 0.5mg capsule form. They are separate brands with separate names on the pack, taken in the same once-daily way.
Does dutasteride affect PSA test results?
Dutasteride lowers PSA levels by about half after several months of treatment. That means a PSA result can look lower than it would without the medicine, so the number is most useful when compared with your earlier results rather than read on its own.
What if I miss a dose of dutasteride?
If you remember a missed capsule on the same day, take it then. If you only remember the next day, leave that dose out and take your next capsule at the usual time. Never take two capsules in one day to make up for a missed one.
Do I need a prescription to order dutasteride?
No. PockDose does not ask for a prescription or a medical questionnaire when you order dutasteride. If you want a prescription, you can get one separately through a telemedicine consultation.
About Dutasteride
What dutasteride is for
Dutasteride is a once-daily capsule for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can make urine flow slow, weak or frequent. BPH is not prostate cancer, although both can cause urinary symptoms. The active ingredient is dutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the enzyme that makes dihydrotestosterone (DHT) out of testosterone, and DHT is the hormone behind prostate growth. With less DHT, the prostate can shrink over time, easing pressure on the urethra and helping the bladder empty.
Taking the capsule
Each capsule contains 0.5mg dutasteride. Swallow it whole with water; do not open, chew or crush it. Food makes little difference to how it is absorbed, and a regular daily slot keeps the level steady. Symptoms often begin to improve after about three months, and the full benefit can take six months or longer. BPH is not cured, so the capsule is taken long term.
Side effects
Sexual effects are the most common: trouble getting or keeping an erection, lower sex drive, and problems with ejaculation. Some men also notice breast tenderness or enlargement. Urgent help is needed for a reaction that swells the lips, face or throat, makes breathing or swallowing hard, or causes the skin to blister and peel. Dutasteride can also raise the chance of high-grade prostate cancer, a faster-growing type.
Storage and practical points
Keep the capsules in their original container with the lid firmly shut, on a dry shelf away from radiators or direct sun. Do not handle damaged or leaking capsules; the contents can pass through skin. Pregnant women, and women who might be, should keep their hands off them. Cimetidine, a heartburn medicine, can interact with dutasteride. Do not donate blood while taking dutasteride and for six months after the last capsule.
Dutasteride and Avodart
Dutasteride is sold here as a 0.5mg capsule. Avodart is another brand of the same ingredient, same strength and same capsule form. Both are taken once a day for BPH. Only the name printed on the pack differs. The dutasteride page explains the ingredient across its brands.
Sources
- Dutasteride: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Urology Care Foundation — Urology Care Foundation