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Tosilak DR Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DUTASTERIDE-0.5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis).

Medicinal Benefits:

Tosilak DR Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 5-alpha reductase inhibitors primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (overgrowth of the prostate gland, a gland situated between the bladder and penis). It blocks an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis). As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate (a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis) and reduce the symptoms like problems in passing urine.

FAQs

Tosilak DR Tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia. It works by blocking an enzyme that is needed to change testosterone (male hormone) to another hormone that causes the growth of the prostate.

Tosilak DR Tablet starts working within a few days of taking this Tosilak DR Tablet , and you may observe a continuous improvement in your symptoms. However, for a few patients, this Tosilak DR Tablet may take around 3-6 months to work. You should keep taking this Tosilak DR Tablet as recommended by your doctor.

Tosilak DR Tablet is not for use by women, and this Tosilak DR Tablet can cause birth deficiencies if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy. Tosilak DR Tablet capsules should not be touched by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. If a woman comes into contact with this Tosilak DR Tablet from a leaking capsule by mistake, immediately wash the area with water and soap.

Take the Tosilak DR Tablet as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take more than the prescribed dose at one time.

Do not donate blood while taking Tosilak DR Tablet and for at least six months after your treatment stops. Tosilak DR Tablet can be carried in the blood and could produce birth deficiencies if a pregnant woman receives a blood transfusion with blood that comprises Tosilak DR Tablet .

It is not safe to take other medicines while taking Tosilak DR Tablet because few medicines can affect your blood levels of other medicines you take, which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Inform your doctor about all your present medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Yes, Tosilak DR Tablet helps to shrink the prostate and reduce the symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Men with more prolonged exposure to drugs such as dutasteride have a higher risk of getting persistent erectile dysfunction than men with less exposure.

It is a prescription medication to treat specific medical conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia. It should be used only if prescribed by the healthcare professional.

Tosilak DR Tablet is associated with a low rate of transient serum aminotransferase increases, although it has not been connected to clinically obvious acute liver injury.

Yes, it can be taken safely if prescribed by the doctor.

In rare cases, Tosilak DR Tablet may cause puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes. Seek medical attention if you experience these symptoms.

When Tosilak DR Tablet is taken with Sildenafil or Vardenafil, its metabolism can be reduced. Please check with a healthcare professional. They will adjust the dose if necessary.