Duprost Capsule 0.5mg

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Product Name	Duprost Capsule
Active Ingredient	Dutasteride
Effect	AGA improvement
Strength	0.5mg
Delivery Time	7~14 days
Target Gender	Male
Manufacturer	Cipla Ltd

Estimated Delivery: If you pay today, it will delivered by Jan 23 – Jan 28

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Product details of Duprost Capsule 0.5mg

Duprost Capsule is an AGA treatment containing dutasteride as the main ingredient and is a generic drug of Zagaro.

Zagaro is a noteworthy drug that has achieved high clinical results as an AGA treatment drug in USA.

Originally developed as a treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, after confirming its efficacy and safety, it has been approved and used as a treatment for AGA.

Not only does it have the same ingredients and effects as the original drug, it is also a popular product that can be purchased at a low price.

Effect of Duprost Capsule

Dutasteride, the active ingredient of duprost, suppresses the production of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which causes the onset of androgenetic alopecia AGA, and is effective in improving AGA.

Therefore, not only the progression of AGA is delayed, but also the effects of hair growth and hair growth can be expected, and the hair thickening effect appears when the hair becomes thicker and multiple hairs grow from a single root.

Estimated manifestation of the effect of Duprost Capsule

The effect may appear in 3 months at the earliest, but it is usually said that the effect will appear in 6 months.

We recommend that you treat it carefully without being impatient.

Indications for Duprost Capsule

Duprost Capsule is effective for the symptoms of AGA (male pattern baldness).

Those who suffer from AGA
Those who feel that hair loss has increased
Those who feel that their hair has become thinner
Those who want to strengthen their hair and increase the amount of hair
AGA treatments such as Propecia are effective Those who could not

Active ingredient of Duprost Capsule

Dutasteride, the active ingredient of duprost, inhibits both the enzyme that converts androgen to DHT, 5a-reductase type 1 and type 2, so it has a higher DHT production inhibitory effect than finasteride, which acts only on type 1.

Therefore, not only the progression of AGA is delayed, but also the effects of hair growth and hair growth can be expected, and the hair thickening effect is manifested by the thickening of hair and the growth of multiple hairs from a single root.

Pharmaceutical company

Cipla Ltd. is an Indian-based pharmaceutical company with a history of more than 80 years.
We manufacture cheap AIDS treatments for HIV patients in emerging countries.

How to take Duprost Capsule

Take 1 capsule once a day with a glass of water or lukewarm water.

There are individual differences in the onset of the effect.

It is a medicine that is effective when taken daily.

A higher effect can be obtained by taking it at a fixed time.

Recommended dose of Duprost Capsule

For male adults, it is usually recommended to administer 0.1 mg of dutasteride once daily.

The amount can be increased as needed, but the upper limit is 0.5 mg per day.

It usually requires daily administration for 6 months until the effect appears.

In addition, it is recommended to take it continuously to maintain the effect.

Precautions when taking Duprost Capsule

Dietary effects When a single oral dose of dutasteride 2.5 mg was administered to healthy adults after a meal, slight changes in pharmacokinetic parameters were observed, and AUC0-∞ decreased from 2573 of fasting administration to 2197 ng · hr⁄mL.

This change has no clinical impact.

* The approved dose of this drug is 0.1 or 0.5 mg once daily.

Precautions related to usage and dosage

The contents of the capsule may irritate the oropharyngeal mucosa, so take the capsule without chewing or opening it.
Although improvement may be observed 12 weeks after the start of administration, treatment .
If male pattern baldness does not improve after administration of this drug for 6 months or longer, discontinue administration. In addition, even if you administer for 6 months or more, check the effect regularly and consider the necessity of continuous administration.

Side effects of Duprost Capsule

Some men may get erectile dysfunction (problem getting an erection).

Some may have low sex drive (less interest in sex).

Some may have less semen when ejaculating.

These side effects mainly affect the genital area.

In a big study of 557 people, about 17% had some side effect.

The main ones were: erection problems (4.3%), low sex drive (3.9%), and low semen volume (1.3%).

Precautions when using Duprost Capsule

The following people should be careful about taking.

People allergic to should not take it.
People with kidney problems or on kidney treatment must tell their doctor.
Infants, children, and elderly (65+) should use it only with medical advice.
People with weak immune systems need close doctor supervision.
Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take — Zovirax may change their effects.

How to store Duprost Capsule

Store at room temperature (1–30 °C)
Keep out of reach of children and pet.
Keep away from direct sunlight, moisture.
Do not refrigerate
Do not use after the expiry date
For half-tablets, wrap in foil or store in a sealed pill box to prevent moisture damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duprost Capsule 0.5mg used for?

Duprost is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) — an enlarged prostate in men. It helps improve urine flow, reduce frequent urination, and shrink the prostate over time.

How does Duprost Capsule 0.5mg work?

It blocks a hormone (DHT) that causes the prostate to grow. When DHT levels fall, the prostate slowly shrinks and symptoms improve.

How should I take Duprost Capsule 0.5mg?

Take one capsule daily, with or without food — at the same time every day. Swallow it whole (don’t crush or chew). Keep taking it regularly — improvement may take 3–6 months.

Pack Size	100 Tablets, 200 Tablets, 300 Tablets

Brand

Cipla

About Cipla (Pharmaceutical company)

Cipla Limited is an Indian multinational pharmaceutical company, headquartered in Mumbai, India. Cipla primarily develops medicines to treat respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression and many other medical conditions. Cipla, as an organisation has been built brick-by-brick on the foundation of care. Caring For Life has always been and continues to remain, our guiding purpose. Driven by the same purpose, we have extended our presence to 80+ countries providing over 1,500 products across various therapeutic categories in 50+ dosage forms. To make healthcare more affordable globally, we are deepening our presence in the key markets of India, South Africa, the U.S. among other economies of the emerging world. For over eight decades, making a difference to patients has inspired every aspect of Cipla’s work. Our paradigm-changing offer of a triple anti-retroviral therapy in HIV/AIDS at less than a dollar a day in Africa in 2001 is widely acknowledged as having contributed to bringing inclusiveness, accessibility and affordability to the centre of the HIV movement. A responsible corporate citizen, Cipla’s humanitarian approach to healthcare in pursuit of its purpose of Caring for Life and deep-rooted community links wherever it is present, make it a partner of choice for global health bodies and stakeholders.

Company Name	Cipla
location	Mumbai, India
Year of establishment	1935
Representative	Umang Vohra (CEO)
Official Website	https://www.cipla.com/

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