Dutasteride
(Dutasteride)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Capsules
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No. The capsules should be swallowed whole and not chewed or opened as contact with the capsule contents may result in irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Dutasteride
Usual formulation brand names
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Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
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Film coated
-
Enteric coated
-
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
-
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
-
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
The capsules should be swallowed whole and not chewed or opened as contact with the capsule contents may result in irritation of the oropharyngeal mucosa.
Notes
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