Silofast 8 Capsule

Short Description

Silofast 8 Capsule is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, relieving symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Silofast 8 Capsule is advised to take in a dose and duration as per prescription. It should be taken with food but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Silofast 8 Capsule is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

Dizziness Sleepiness Diarrhea Orthostatic hypotension Headache Nasopharyngitis Nasal congestion

Alcohol Warning

Silofast 8 Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Silofast 8 Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Silofast 8 Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Interacting Medicines

Atazanavir Fluconazole Indinavir Itraconazole

Silofast 8 Capsule is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.

Silofast 8 Capsule helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate It does not decrease the size of the prostate Take Silofast 8 Capsule with food You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you Inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silofast 8 Capsule Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems