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Dutasteride Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 18, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.5 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

0.5 mg orally once a day

Use: Treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to reduce the risk of acute urinary retention (AUR) and BPH-related surgery.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended.

Liver Dose Adjustments

Dose adjustment may be required as drug exposure could be higher in hepatically-impaired patients due to this drug being extensively metabolized; however, no specific guidelines have been suggested. Caution is recommended.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available.

Other Comments

Administration Advice:


General:

Monitoring:
Oncology: New PSA baseline (after 3 months of treatment); digital rectal examination and PSA testing (regularly during treatment)

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.