Silodom-S Tablet

Short Description

Silodom-S Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing the muscles of the urinary bladder and prostate gland.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Silodom-S Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. The most common side effects of this medicine include ejaculation disorders, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nasal congestion, orthostatic hypotension, and cognitive disorders. If you experience any such side effects, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver, or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. It is intended for use in men only; women should not take the medicine. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while on treatment with Silodom-S Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Silodom-S Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Silodom-S Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Solifenacin. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, so urine is passed more easily. Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent, or uncontrolled urination.

Silodom-S Tablet helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. You might feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. The full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks. Drinks containing caffeine (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cola) may make your symptoms worse. Consider switching to decaffeinated alternatives. If you are scheduled to undergo eye surgery due to a cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor that you are taking this medicine. Avoid the intake of excess fluid towards bedtime since your sleep might get disturbed by the desire to get up and go to the toilet.