Alfoo-D Combipack
Manufacturer
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Alfuzosin (10mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Alfoo-D Combipack is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland, relieving symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often.
Dosage Form
Strip
Introduction
Alfoo-D Combipack should be taken immediately after the same meal each day. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively, you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms, but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Alfoo-D Combipack is to be taken with food.
How it works
Alfoo-D Combipack is a combination of two medicines: Alfuzosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker, which works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor, which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Alfoo-D Combipack to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Alfoo-D Combipack may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Alfoo-D Combipack. It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count. Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Alfoo-D Combipack.
Frequently asked questions
Does Alfoo-D Combipack shrink the prostate?
No, Alfoo-D Combipack does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines and helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily.
Can Alfoo-D Combipack cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Alfoo-D Combipack does not cause erectile dysfunction. In fact, it may help in improving any such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism), which doesn't go away. If priapism is not treated promptly, you may not be able to get an erection again.
When should I take Alfoo-D Combipack?
Alfoo-D Combipack should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush or chew the medicine; swallow it whole with water.
Does Alfoo-D Combipack affect my liver?
In very rare cases, your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Please inform your doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Alfoo-D Combipack once or twice daily.
Can Alfoo-D Combipack be taken by old or elderly people?
Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking Alfoo-D Combipack.
Can Alfoo-D Combipack affect my eyes?
In rare cases, Alfoo-D Combipack may cause abnormal vision. However, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated for cataract. Inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Alfoo-D Combipack. Your doctor may perform surgery differently to prevent any complications.
Can the use of Sildenafil or Vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Alfoo-D Combipack?
Extreme care should be taken if you are taking Sildenafil or Vardenafil along with Alfoo-D Combipack. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure, which can be serious. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking these medications.
What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Alfoo-D Combipack?
Alfoo-D Combipack may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting, so get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions to certain conditions, so avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.
