Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule
Rx- Fast Delivery
- Muslim-Friendly
- FDA Approved
- Secure Payment
Prescription Required
Overview
Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule contains Dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.5mg/0.4mg and is available as a capsule. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.
DoctorOnCall is a licensed online pharmacy. Orders for Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule are processed only after a doctor has assessed your suitability and issued a prescription, and every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is sent out.
Directions for Use
Take Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule whole, about 30 minutes after the same meal each day, without chewing, crushing, or opening the capsule, as contact with the contents may irritate the mouth and throat. Women who are or could become pregnant should not handle leaking or damaged capsules, as dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin and may harm a male fetus.
Dosage
The usual dose of Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule is one capsule daily, taken at around the same time each day. Your doctor will confirm this is the appropriate dose for you and will advise on how long treatment should continue, as noticeable improvement can take several weeks to months to appear.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Decreased libido (sex drive)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Breast tenderness or enlargement
- Ejaculation disorders
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
- Skin rash
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to dutasteride, tamsulosin, other 5-alpha reductase inhibitors, alpha-blockers, or sulfonamides
- Severe liver impairment
- Combination with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients with kidney or liver impairment (increases tamsulosin levels)
- Not for use in women or children
Drug / Food Interactions
- Other alpha-blockers should generally not be combined, as this increases the risk of low blood pressure
- PDE5 inhibitors (e.g. sildenafil, tadalafil) may increase the risk of low blood pressure when combined with the tamsulosin component
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. ketoconazole) can raise tamsulosin blood levels
- Reduces PSA (prostate-specific antigen) levels by roughly half after 3-6 months – tell your doctor you are taking this medicine before any PSA test
Quick Tips
- Take at around the same time each day, about 30 minutes after the same meal
- Rise slowly from sitting or lying down, especially when starting treatment, to reduce dizziness
- Tell your doctor about this medicine before any PSA (prostate cancer screening) blood test
- Mention this medicine to your ophthalmologist before any cataract or eye surgery, due to a risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome
- Women who are or could be pregnant should not handle leaking or damaged capsules
- Be patient – noticeable symptom improvement can take several weeks to months
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule a prescription medicine?
Yes. Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule contain?
Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule is supplied as a capsule and contains Dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.5mg/0.4mg. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Duodart 0.5mg/0.4mg Capsule registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.5mg/0.4mg
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy and should be avoided.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is not safe during breastfeeding and should be avoided.
Kidney
Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.
Medical Review
