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Duodart 500/400 TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: dutasteride + tamsulosin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: DUODART 500/400 dutasteride 500 microgram and tamsulosin hydrochloride 400 microgram modified release capsule bottle

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Duodart is indicated for the management of moderate to severe symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, modified release
  • Oral
  • Oblong, hard-shell capsules with a brown body and an orange cap imprinted with GS 7CZ in black ink

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 30 capsule (100 mL bottle) pack
  • 7 capsule (40 mL bottle) pack
  • 90 capsule (200 mL bottle) pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient dutasteride + tamsulosin

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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