Avodart
Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostate enlargement, indicated to target hormone-related hair loss and support prostate function relief.
- Categories
- Men's Health · Hair Loss
- Active ingredient
- Dutasteride
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, soft
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Avodart vary by country.
Avodart details
- Conditions
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia · Androgenetic Alopecia
- Alternative names
- Dutas
- Therapeutic class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Minor side effects
- impotence; decreased libido; breast tenderness or enlargement
- Moderate side effects
- ejaculation disorders; dizziness
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, soft
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 3–6 months
- Duration
- long-term
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C, keep in the original blister pack.
- Drug interactions
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Exclusively for adult men.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Contraindicated for women. Pregnant women should not handle leaking capsules.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to dutasteride; women who are pregnant or may become pregnant; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
avoid blood donation during treatment and for six months after; capsules must not be handled by women who are pregnant due to risk of absorption; monitor prostate-specific antigen levels
Serious side effects
allergic reactions, requires immediate medical attention; depression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate symptoms of prostate enlargement, indicated to target hormone-related hair loss and support prostate function relief.
Mechanism of action
It inhibits the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. By reducing these hormone levels, it shrinks the prostate gland over time and helps slow hair loss related to androgenic effects.
What you will receive
Avodart is the originator brand name, made by GSK. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GSK and do not ship the original Avodart.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Dutasteride) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Avodart
Avodart serves as a treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Androgenetic Alopecia containing the active ingredient dutasteride. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand Dutas, supplied as a tablet in the 0.5mg strength. This is an option for those seeking consistent routines to manage symptoms related to hormonal hair loss and prostate enlargement.
Buying Avodart online
Avodart is registered across 14 markets including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. Generic dutasteride, frequently manufactured in India, allows for far more affordable treatment plans for people far from a reliable pharmacy. This product is one of the most frequently ordered across the region, providing a reliable way for locals and expats to maintain their ongoing health management routines.