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Has Dutasteride been FDA approved in South Korea?

karllinktonMay 6, 2017
I have heard that the dutasteride has been Korea FDA approved. however, I was wondering if the leaflet of the drug contains clear indication for this purpose of if the drug is taken off-label for this purpose in that country. In short, is the leaflet mentioning that exactly ? Thanks in advance.

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