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Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
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This is a combination medicine which is effective in treating enlarged prostate in men. This medicine treats difficulty in urinating and the urge to urinate that is very frequent. This medicine prevents prostate cancer.
How Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s works
This medicine is a pharmaceutical preparation which has been prepared by combining two medicines: Silodosin and Dutasteride. Silodosin is an alpha receptor blocking ingredient that relaxes the muscles present around the bladder exit and prostate gland and facilitates urine to pass easily. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase enzyme inhibitor that reduces the levels of the hormone that causes the prostate gland to enlarge by shrinking the prostate gland.
How To Use Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
- This formulation can be taken before or after having a meal but maintaining a consistent time is crucial.
- Following a doctor’s instructions is must about dose and duration of drug. One should avoid masticating, pulverizing, and shattering of drug.
Special Precautions About Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
- Use caution if you have severe renal impairment.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver problems.
- This medication may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when standing up quickly.
Benefits Of Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
- Beneficial in relieving symptoms like difficulty in urination.
- Helps to prevent prostate cancer
Side Effects Of Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
- Diarrhea
- Retrograde ejaculation
- Nasal congestion
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Decreased Libido
- Blurred vision
- Breast enlargement in male
What If I Missed A Dose Of Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
The missing dosage should be taken immediately as you recall. Don't take the missing dosage if your next dose is soon due. Never take two doses in order to make up for something you forgot to take. See your doctor for help if you regularly forget to take your dosage.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole, clarithromycin)
- PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil) Other alpha-blockers
Drug Food Interaction
- N/A
Disease Explanation
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a medical condition in which the prostate gland in men grows larger than normal and causes problems with urination like frequent urination or weak urine stream.
Safety Advice for Silodal D 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 10s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of medicine may be required. Please consult your doctor.
Exercise caution when using it in individuals with kidney disease. Adjustments to the dosage may be necessary, so it's important to seek advice from your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with it is unsafe.
It may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Avoid driving if these symptoms occur.
There is no sufficient information available regarding the use of it during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor.
There is no sufficient information available regarding the use of it during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
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Written By
Pranav ayush
MBA in Pharmaceutical
Content Updated on
Sunday, 14 July, 2024
