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Avodart TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: dutasteride

Pack: Avodart 500 microgram capsule, 30, blister pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: AVODART dutasteride 500 microgram soft capsule blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

AVODART is indicated for use as monotherapy for the management of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or as combination therapy with an alpha blocker which is approved for use in BPH and which has been dose titrated in accordance with the relevant recommendations in the product information for that alpha blocker.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Capsule, soft
  • Oral
  • Yellow, opaque, oblong, soft gelatin capsules marked with GX CE2

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 10 capsules "Medical Sample. Not for Sale" pack
  • 30 capsules pack
  • 90 capsules pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient dutasteride

This medicine is not considered safe during pregnancy. You should discuss this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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