Alfoo-D Tablet SR
1 Strip of 10 Tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Alfuzosin (10mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Alfoo-D Tablet SR is a combination medicine for treating symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Alfoo-D Tablet SR 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.
Alfoo-D Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Alfuzosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker. It 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 which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.
Does Alfoo-D Tablet SR shrink the prostate?
No, Alfoo-D Tablet SR does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily.
Can Alfoo-D Tablet SR cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Alfoo-D Tablet SR does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving any such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.
When should I take Alfoo-D Tablet SR?
Alfoo-D Tablet SR should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.
Does Alfoo-D Tablet SR have any effect on the liver?
In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Hence, it would best to inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Alfoo-D Tablet SR once or twice daily.
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. Alfoo-D Tablet SR is to be taken with food.
- You have been prescribed Alfoo-D Tablet SR to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- It 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.
- Inform your eye doctor about the use of Alfoo-D Tablet SR if you are scheduled to undergo eye surgery.
- It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Alfoo-D Tablet SR.
- Impotence
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
- Dizziness
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfoo-D Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Alfoo-D Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Alfoo-D Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.