Jalyn
Dutasteride and tamsulosin capsules for an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride shrinks the prostate slowly, tamsulosin relaxes muscle to ease urination.
- Category
- Prostate Health
- Active ingredients
- Dutasteride · Tamsulosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 0.5mg + 0.4mg
Jalyn is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Jalyn depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Jalyn details
- Condition
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alternative names
- Combodart
- Therapeutic class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and alpha-1 blocker combination
- Pharmacological class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor; alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Contraindications
- history of postural hypotension; severe hepatic impairment; women; children
- Minor side effects
- erectile dysfunction; decreased libido; ejaculation disorder; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; gynaecomastia
- Serious side effects
- angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Alpha-blockers; CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Adult males only.
Precautions and warnings
handle with caution as dutasteride is absorbed through skin; may cause dizziness; risk of intra-operative floppy iris syndrome
Patient summary
Dutasteride and tamsulosin capsules for an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride shrinks the prostate slowly, tamsulosin relaxes muscle to ease urination.
Mechanism of action
Dutasteride shrinks the prostate by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, while tamsulosin relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not handle the capsule. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
What you will receive
Jalyn names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Dutasteride / Tamsulosin 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.