Silodozen-D Tablet

Short Description

Silodozen-D Tablet 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

Tablet

Introduction

Silodozen-D Tablet is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.

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. Silodozen-D Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Dizziness or blurring of vision Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence) Decreased sex drive Ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count

Alcohol Warning

Silodozen-D Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Silodozen-D Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Silodozen-D Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Silodozen-D Tablet is a combination of two medicines: 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 in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone that helps the prostate gland grow.

Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. 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. Inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silodozen-D Tablet if you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma. Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Silodozen-D Tablet.