Brand name: Dutpro Generic name: Dutasteride Strength: 0.05 mg Dosage form: Soft gelatin capsule Drug class: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor Route of administration: Oral Pharmacological Details Mechanism of action: Inhibits type I and II 5-alpha reductase → lowers dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels → reduces prostate size and hair follicle miniaturization. Indications Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Androgenetic alopecia (off-label) Dosage Recommended dose: 0.05 mg once daily Can be taken with or without food Long-term therapy DUTPRO 0.05 mg contains dutasteride. It is mainly used for: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Shrink enlarged prostate Improves urine flow Reduces symptoms like frequent urination, weak stream, and nighttime urination Lowers risk of acute urinary retention and need for prostate surgery Male Pattern Hair Loss (Off-label use) Sometimes prescribed to treat androgenetic alopecia by reducing DHT levels (stronger than finasteride) How It Works Blocks 5-alpha reductase (Type I & II) enzymes Reduces dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes prostate enlargement and hair loss Important Notes Taken once daily, usually long-term Effects on prostate may take 3–6 months Not for women or children Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant must not handle crushed or leaking capsules