Jalyn
Developed to alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms to support urinary flow.
- Category
- Prostate Health
- Active ingredients
- Dutasteride · Tamsulosin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 0.5mg + 0.4mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Jalyn, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Jalyn vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Jalyn details
- 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
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- 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
Developed to alleviate benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms to support urinary flow.
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.
What you will receive
Jalyn is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dutasteride / Tamsulosin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.