5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule

Short Description

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by shrinking the size of the enlarged prostate gland to relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It works by blocking an enzyme necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow, thereby shrinking the prostate and relieving symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Mild sexual side effects such as low sexual drive

5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks an enzyme necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow, thereby shrinking the prostate and relieving symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Your doctor has prescribed 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule to shrink the enlarged prostate and reduce the risk of urinary retention. It may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of 5 Alpha R D 0.5mg Capsule.