Medication information
Prescription

Dutasteride

For benign prostatic hyperplasia

Dutasteride (Avodart) shrinks the prostate over months in BPH. Often combined with tamsulosin (Jalyn). Effects build over 3–6 months.

How the pharmacy helps

We dispense 0.5 mg capsules and the combination.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

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Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Avodart
Dutasteride
0.5mgCapsuleActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Dutasteride Questions

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Dutasteride blocks both subtypes of the enzyme; effects on prostate shrinkage are slightly stronger.
Pregnant women should not handle broken capsules. Whole capsule contact is fine.
Dutasteride lowers PSA — your prescriber will note this when interpreting prostate cancer screening.

Related pages in Men's Health

Tadalafil

For erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia

Tamsulosin

Alpha blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Finasteride

Used for benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern hair loss

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