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Dutasteride / Tamsulosin Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 4, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.5 mg-0.4 mg

Usual Adult Dose for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Dutasteride 0.5 mg-Tamsulosin 0.4 mg orally once a day approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day

Use: Treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.

Renal Dose Adjustments

CrCl 10 mL/min or more: No adjustment recommended
CrCl less than 10 mL/min: Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Mild to moderate liver dysfunction: No adjustment recommended
Severe liver dysfunction: Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice: This drug should be swallowed whole and not chewed or opened.

General: This drug should not be handled by women who are pregnant or who could become pregnant.

Monitoring:


Patient advice:

Further information

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