Dutas 0.5

Capsule · Dr. Reddy's
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Dutas 0.5 is a capsule made by Dr. Reddy's that contains Dutasteride 0.5 mg. Dutasteride is a prostate medicine (5-alpha reductase inhibitor): shrinks an enlarged prostate over months.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Dutasteride0.5 mg

What it is used for

Shrinks an enlarged prostate over months.

How it works

Blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT, shrinking an enlarged prostate over 6 months; also slows hair loss.

How to take it

Usually 0.5 mg once a day, swallowed whole. Do not donate blood during and for 6 months after.

Common side effects

  • Lower sex drive
  • Erection or ejaculation problems
  • Breast tenderness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Breast lump or nipple discharge
  • Low mood

Be careful

Women who are or may be pregnant should not handle broken capsules.

Other medicines and interactions

It halves PSA results; tell anyone checking your PSA.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Women who are or may be pregnant must not handle broken capsules (harms a male baby).

Common questions

What is Dutas 0.5?

Dutas 0.5 is a capsule by Dr. Reddy's containing Dutasteride 0.5 mg.

What is Dutas 0.5 used for?

Shrinks an enlarged prostate over months.

How should I take Dutas 0.5?

Usually 0.5 mg once a day, swallowed whole. Do not donate blood during and for 6 months after. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Dutas 0.5?

Common side effects include: Lower sex drive, erection or ejaculation problems, breast tenderness. Get medical help straight away for: Breast lump or nipple discharge, low mood.

Does Dutas 0.5 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Dutas 0.5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Women who are or may be pregnant must not handle broken capsules (harms a male baby).

What are the substitutes for Dutas 0.5?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.