Dutasteride + Tamsulosin: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Dutasteride + Tamsulosin is a combination medicine for an enlarged prostate (5-alpha reductase inhibitor plus alpha-blocker). It is a prescription medicine used for enlarged prostate (BPH), difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. In Pakistan it is available as capsules, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Dutasteride + Tamsulosin works

This capsule combines two medicines. Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, so urine flows more easily and symptoms ease fairly quickly. Dutasteride blocks the conversion of testosterone to DHT, a hormone that drives prostate growth, so the prostate gradually shrinks over several months.

What is Dutasteride + Tamsulosin used for?

• Enlarged prostate (BPH)
• Difficulty passing urine
• Frequent urination

Dutasteride + Tamsulosin is used in men with a moderately to severely enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) to relieve urinary symptoms such as a weak stream, difficulty starting, needing to pass urine often or urgently, and getting up at night. It also lowers the risk of sudden inability to pass urine and the need for prostate surgery. It is not a treatment for prostate cancer.

Side effects of Dutasteride + Tamsulosin

Some men notice side effects with Dutasteride + Tamsulosin, often related to sexual function. Common ones include:

• Reduced sex drive
• Difficulty getting an erection
• Reduced or no ejaculation
• Dizziness, especially on standing
• Breast tenderness or enlargement

Get medical help for fainting, swelling of the face or throat, a painful erection lasting more than four hours, or any lump, pain or discharge in the breast.

Precautions and warnings

• Women, especially those who are or may become pregnant, and children should not handle leaking or damaged capsules, as dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin.
• It lowers PSA blood test results, so tell any doctor checking your PSA that you are taking it.
• If you are having cataract or glaucoma surgery, tell your eye surgeon beforehand, as tamsulosin can affect the iris during the operation.
• Get up slowly from sitting or lying, and avoid driving if you feel dizzy.
• Do not donate blood while taking it and for at least six months after stopping.

Frequently asked questions about Dutasteride + Tamsulosin

What is the price of Dutasteride + Tamsulosin in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Dutasteride + Tamsulosin products currently in stock range from Rs 3,465 to Rs 6,851 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Tamsolin Plus Capsules at Rs 3,465. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Dutasteride + Tamsulosin are available in Pakistan?

Dutasteride + Tamsulosin is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Tamsolin (Getz Pharma Ltd), Duodart (Glaxo Smithkline Ltd), Avodart (Glaxo Smithkline (Vikor)), Maxflow-d (CCL Pharmaceuticals Ltd) and Tamsol-d (Global Pharmaceuticals).

Do I need a prescription for Dutasteride + Tamsulosin?

Yes. Dutasteride + Tamsulosin is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Dutasteride + Tamsulosin be used during pregnancy?

Women, especially those who are or may become pregnant, and children should not handle leaking or damaged capsules, as dutasteride can be absorbed through the skin.

Are all Dutasteride + Tamsulosin brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Dutasteride + Tamsulosin in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Dutasteride + Tamsulosin brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 3 products containing Dutasteride + Tamsulosin from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.