Dutasteride : How to Use

Dutasteride - Systemic

Brand Names

Avodart Dutasteride *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

Always the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking dutasteride.

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For benign prostatic hyperplasia:
  - Adults 0.5 milligram - mg once daily. May take with or without food. Capsules must be swallowed whole. Dutasteride is not for use in women.
  - Children Dutasteride is not for use in child.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug longer than needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.