Jalyn
Dutasteride with tamsulosin as a hard capsule, used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. One shrinks the prostate, the other relaxes its muscle.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4/0.5mg | 30 tablets | US$109.50 | US$3.65 |
| 0.4/0.5mg | 60 tablets | US$208.80 | US$3.48 |
| 0.4/0.5mg | 90 tablets | US$306.00 | US$3.40 |
| 0.4/0.5mg | 120 tablets | US$397.20 | US$3.31 |
| 0.4/0.5mg | 180 tablets | US$581.40 | US$3.23 |
- Category
- Prostate Health
- Active ingredients
- Dutasteride · Tamsulosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 0.4/0.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Jalyn on your behalf.
- Condition
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Alternative names
- Combodart
- Therapeutic class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and alpha-1 blocker combination
- Pharmacological class
- 5-alpha reductase inhibitor; alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist
- Contraindications
- history of postural hypotension; severe hepatic impairment; women; children
- Minor side effects
- erectile dysfunction; decreased libido; ejaculation disorder; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- breast tenderness; gynaecomastia
- Serious side effects
- angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Alpha-blockers; CYP3A4 inhibitors
- Age restrictions
- Adult males only.
Precautions and warnings
handle with caution as dutasteride is absorbed through skin; may cause dizziness; risk of intra-operative floppy iris syndrome
Patient summary
Dutasteride with tamsulosin as a hard capsule, used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia. One shrinks the prostate, the other relaxes its muscle.
Mechanism of action
Dutasteride shrinks the prostate by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase, while tamsulosin relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck to improve urine flow.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant or may be pregnant should not handle the capsule. Breastfeeding: Not applicable.
Jalyn is a dual-action medication containing dutasteride and tamsulosin, used to manage the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This specific formulation is also produced under the brand name Combodart. Jalyn is supplied as a tablet in the 0.4/0.5mg strength, often used to help improve urinary flow by relaxing muscle tissue and reducing gland size.
Buying Jalyn online
Generic versions of this combination are typically more affordable, making effective treatment more accessible for people across Australia.
What you will receive
Jalyn is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline and do not ship the original Jalyn.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Dutasteride / Tamsulosin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.