Avodart
Dutasteride soft gelatin capsules for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It blocks the hormone that causes the prostate to enlarge.
- Categories
- Hair Loss · Prostate Health
- Active ingredient
- Dutasteride
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Strengths
- 0.5mg
Avodart is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Avodart on your behalf.
- Condition
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alternative names
- dutasteride
- Therapeutic class
- 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Androgen Synthesis Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- androgenetic alopecia
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; hypersensitivity to dutasteride
- Minor side effects
- decreased libido; impotence; erectile dysfunction
- Moderate side effects
- gynaecomastia; testicular pain; dizziness
- Serious side effects
- allergic angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Soft Gelatin Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 1–3 months
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Ritonavir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adult men.
Patient summary
Dutasteride soft gelatin capsules for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It blocks the hormone that causes the prostate to enlarge.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits both type I and II isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, preventing the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Highly teratogenic to male fetuses. Pregnant women must not handle capsules. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Is the Avodart on Direct Meds a generic?
Yes, you receive a generic. Avodart is the original brand, made by GlaxoSmithKline, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine; the generic has the same active ingredient (dutasteride) at the same strength. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How much does Avodart cost in South Africa?
The price varies with pack size. Avodart comes in a 0.5mg strength, in packs of 20 to 360 capsules, and the price of every option is shown above in rand, converted from US dollars. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
Payment and prices →What is Avodart used for?
Avodart contains dutasteride, used for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
When does Avodart start working?
Dutasteride usually starts to work within 1 to 3 months. The exact timing differs between people.
What side effects can Avodart cause?
The common side effects of dutasteride are decreased libido, impotence and erectile dysfunction. Less common ones include gynaecomastia, testicular pain and dizziness. Serious but less common side effects include allergic angioedema, which needs urgent medical attention.
What does Avodart interact with?
Dutasteride can interact with ketoconazole and ritonavir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Avodart.
Is Avodart available over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Avodart. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Avodart online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Avodart names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Dutasteride at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.