0.5 MGDutasteride Tablets are a medication primarily used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate gland. It works by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, which is responsible for converting testosteronein todihydrotestosterone(DHT), a hormone that contributes to the growth of the prostate gland. It to a class of medications called 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. By blocking the production of DHTdutasteride helps to shrink the prostate gland, relieving symptoms associated with BPH such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, and urinary urgency. 0.5 MGDutasteride Tablets have also been used off-label for the treatment of male pattern baldness.