Jalyn
Developed to alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms to support urinary flow.
- Category
- Men's Health
- Active ingredients
- Dutasteride · Tamsulosin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 0.4/0.5mg
Jalyn details
- Condition
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alternative names
- Combodart
- Therapeutic class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and alpha-1 blocker combination
- Pharmacological class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor; alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Contraindications
- history of postural hypotension; severe hepatic impairment; women; children
- Minor side effects
- erectile dysfunction; decreased libido; ejaculation disorder; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; gynaecomastia
- Serious side effects
- angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Alpha-blockers; CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Adult males only.
Precautions and warnings
handle with caution as dutasteride is absorbed through skin; may cause dizziness; risk of intra-operative floppy iris syndrome
Patient summary
Developed to alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms to support urinary flow.
Mechanism of action
Dutasteride shrinks the prostate by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, while tamsulosin relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not handle the capsule. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Jalyn
Jalyn is a dual-action medication containing dutasteride and tamsulosin, used to manage the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This specific formulation is also produced under the brand name Combodart. Manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline, Jalyn is supplied as a tablet in the 0.4/0.5mg strength, often used to help improve urinary flow by relaxing muscle tissue and reducing gland size.
Buying Jalyn online
Jalyn is registered across 13 markets, including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. As one of the most ordered combination therapies in the region, it offers a consistent solution for expats and people who may be far from a well-stocked physical pharmacy. Generic versions of this combination are typically more affordable, making effective treatment more accessible for those residing across Asia.