Prescription
5-alpha reductase inhibitor (prostate shrinking medicine)
Dutasteride
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
Dutasteride is a medicine that shrinks an enlarged prostate gland by blocking a hormone called DHT that makes the prostate grow bigger. It is sold in Nigeria under brand names like Avodart and Dutaz.
What is it used for?
Enlarged prostate (difficulty urinatingweak urine flowfeeling like your bladder is not emptywaking up at night to urinate frequently)
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.