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From the official U.S. FDA label for dutasteride, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to: (1.1) improve symptoms, reduce the risk of acute urinary retention, and reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery. Dutasteride in combination with the alpha-adrenergic antagonist, tamsulosin, is indicated for the treatment of symptomatic BPH in men with an enlarged prostate. (1.2) Limitations of Use: Dutasteride is not approved for the prevention of prostate cancer. …
The most common adverse reactions, reported in ≥1% of subjects treated with dutasteride and more commonly than in subjects treated with placebo, are impotence, decreased libido, ejaculation disorders, and breast disorders. (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., at 1-866-495-8330 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared with rates in the clinical trial of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. …
Dutasteride is contraindicated for use in: Pregnancy. Dutasteride use is contraindicated in women who are pregnant. In animal reproduction and developmental toxicity studies, dutasteride inhibited development of male fetus external genitalia. Therefore, dutasteride may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4), Use in Specific Populations (8.1)] . …
Dutasteride reduces serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentration by approximately 50%. However, any confirmed increase in PSA while on dutasteride may signal the presence of prostate cancer and should be evaluated, even if those values are still within the normal range for untreated men. (5.1) Dutasteride may increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer. (5.2, 6.1) Prior to initiating treatment with dutasteride, consideration should be given to other urological conditions that may cause similar symptoms. (5.3) Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not handle dutasteride capsules due to potential risk to a male fetus. …
IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Dutasteride is contraindicated for use in pregnancy because it may cause harm to the male fetus [see Contraindications (4)] . Dutasteride is not indicated for use in women. Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor that prevents conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone necessary for normal development of male genitalia. …
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Tamduster Tablets_ contains Dutasteride; Tamsulosin Hydrochloride (0.5 mg; 0.4 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Tamduster Tablets_ is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-9441, and its registration is active as of 27 October 2026.
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Dutasteride is a 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate to: (1.1) improve symptoms, reduce the risk of acute urinary retention, and reduce the risk of the need for BPH-related surgery. Dutasteride in combination with the alpha-adrenergic antagonist, tamsulosin, is indicated for the treatment of symp (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for dutasteride. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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