Silofast D 4 Tablet
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Key Information
Short Description
Silofast D 4 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
Silofast D 4 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.
Directions for Use
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. Silofast D 4 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety Information
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
Silofast D 4 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Silofast D 4 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Silofast D 4 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Silofast D 4 Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Dutasteride. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker that 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 that 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 Silofast D 4 Tablet to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Silofast D 4 Tablet 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. Inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silofast D 4 Tablet if you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma.