MN Healthcare

Generic Name

Dutasteride

Strength

0.5 mg

Dosage Form

Soft Gelatin Capsule / Capsule

Therapeutic Class

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

Prescribed For 1. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) / Enlarged Prostate

• Reduces prostate size

• Improves urine flow

• Lowers risk of urinary retention or need for surgery

2. Androgenetic Alopecia (Male Pattern Hair Loss)

(Not officially approved everywhere but widely used off-label)

• Lowers DHT more strongly than finasteride

• Helps reduce hair fall and promotes regrowth

How It Works

• Blocks both types of 5-alpha reductase enzymes (Type I & II)

• Reduces DHT levels by 90%, helping shrink prostate and protect hair follicles

Common Side Effects

• Reduced libido

• Erectile dysfunction

• Decreased semen volume

• Breast tenderness or enlargement (rare)

Warnings

• Not for use by women, especially pregnant or breastfeeding

• Should not be handled by pregnant women if leaking/damaged

• Not for children

• Long-term use required for hair-related benefits

Shelf Life

Typically: 24–36 months (varies by manufacturer)

Mesalamine (also called 5-ASA or 5-aminosalicylic acid) is an anti-inflammatory medicine used mainly for inflammatory bowel diseases.

Composition

• Mesalamine (5-Aminosalicylic Acid) – 1200 mg

• Other ingredients: pharmaceutical excipients, coating materials, release-control polymers (varies by brand; exact list depends on manufacturer).

Strength

• 1200 mg prolonged-release (PR / SR / ER)
  This means the medicine releases slowly throughout the intestine over several hours.

Used for / Prescribed for

Mesalamine tablets 1200 mg are used to treat:

1. Ulcerative Colitis

• Active flare-ups (reduce inflammation)

• Maintenance therapy (prevent relapses)

2. Crohn’s Disease (mild cases) 3. Proctitis / Colitis

Depending on location and severity.

How it works

• Decreases inflammation in the colon and rectum

• Reduces symptoms such as:

  • Abdominal pain

  • Diarrhoea

  • Rectal bleeding

  • Urgency

Who prescribes it

Only gastroenterologists or doctors treating IBD.

Dose (General Info—Doctor decides exact regimen)

• Common regimen: 1200 mg once or twice daily

• Must be swallowed whole — not crushed or chewed.

Not for

• Children (unless specifically prescribed)

• Kidney disease without monitoring

• Allergy to salicylates (like aspirin)

A probiotic capsule containing live freeze-dried beneficial bacteria that help restore and maintain healthy gut flora.

Composition
Each capsule typically contains a blend of:
• Lactobacillus species (freeze-dried)
• Bifidobacterium species (freeze-dried)
Total potency around 112.5 million to 112.5 billion CFU (varies by brand).
Includes stabilizers and excipients.

Class
Probiotic / Gut microbiota supplement

Uses
• Restores normal intestinal flora
• Helps in antibiotic-associated diarrhea
• Supports digestion
• Reduces bloating & gas
• Useful in IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
• Improves gut immunity

How it works
Repopulates the intestine with beneficial bacteria, improving digestion and reducing harmful microbes.

Dose
Usually one capsule daily or as advised by the doctor.

Shelf life
Generally 18–24 months (depends on manufacturer).

Storage
• Store below 25°C
• Keep in a cool, dry place
• Protect from moisture
• Some brands may require refrigeration