DUTAL (Dutasteride 0.5 mg) 30 tablets

Dutasteride 0.5 mg is a **5-alpha reductase inhibitor**. It works by blocking the conversion of testosterone to **dihydrotestosterone (DHT)**, a hormone that contributes to prostate enlargement and male pattern hair loss. Benefits 1. **Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH / Enlarged Prostate)** * Reduces prostate size * Improves urinary flow * Lowers risk of acute urinary retention * May reduce need for prostate surgery 2. **Male Pattern Hair Loss (Off-label use)** * Reduces hair loss by lowering scalp DHT levels * May promote hair regrowth or thickening of existing hair * Often considered stronger than **finasteride** because it blocks both type I and II 5-alpha reductase --- How to Use * **Typical dose**: 0.5 mg **once daily**, with or without food * **Consistency is key**: Take at the same time each day * **Hair loss use**: Benefits may take **6–12 months** to notice * **BPH use**: Improvement may appear after **3–6 months** --- Possible Side Effects * Reduced libido * Erectile dysfunction * Decreased semen volume * Gynecomastia (breast enlargement/tenderness) * Rare: allergic reactions, mood changes --- Warnings * Not for use in **women** or **children** * Pregnant women should avoid handling broken capsules (risk of birth defects) * Long-term use may slightly increase risk of **high-grade prostate cancer** (still debated) * Should monitor **PSA levels** (prostate-specific antigen) while on treatment