Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Meditrex Pharma
Salt Composition
Silodosin (8mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of Silodosin and Dutasteride, which work together to relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as difficulty urinating or frequent urination. It is not intended to prevent prostate cancer. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, facilitating easier urine passage. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that helps shrink the prostate gland by reducing the hormone levels that cause prostate growth. Common side effects may include dizziness, blurred vision, and sexual dysfunction. Always consult your doctor for proper guidance and dosage.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet should be taken with food, approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
How it works
Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of Silodosin and Dutasteride. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland, allowing easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that helps shrink the prostate gland by decreasing the hormone levels that promote prostate growth.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. If you are scheduled to undergo eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet. 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 Rapiflo D8 8mg/0.5mg Tablet.