Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule
strip of 10.0 capsules.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Silodosin (8mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Astonea Labs Private Limited |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 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. Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 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.
Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule 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.
Is Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule effective?
Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is likely to be effective when used as prescribed by your doctor and taken over the duration recommended by them. It's crucial not to stop taking it before finishing the prescribed course, as symptoms may return or worsen if you abruptly discontinue use.
What is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as prostate gland enlargement, is a common condition in men. BPH can cause symptoms such as frequent urination, increased urgency to urinate, and an inability to completely empty the bladder.
Can Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule cause dizziness?
Yes, some patients taking Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule may experience dizziness (feeling faint, weak, unsteady, or lightheaded). This could be due to the presence of silodosin in the medication. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, it is best to rest and resume as soon as you feel better.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule?
Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is potentially harmful in individuals who are allergic to any active or inactive ingredients within the medicine. Additionally, caution is necessary for those with pre-existing kidney or liver disease. Consult your doctor if unsure.
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule?
Store this medicine in its original container, tightly sealed, according to the instructions on the packaging label. Do not consume any unused medication, and avoid exposing it to pets, children, or others.
Is Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule safe?
Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is generally considered safe when used as prescribed and directed by your doctor. It's essential to adhere to the dosage and duration advised, and communicate any potential side effects to your physician.
What is the best time to take Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule?
Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule can be taken after meals as per your doctor's advice. Swallow each capsule whole; avoid chewing or splitting.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
- 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 Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule if you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma.
- 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
Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Breastfeed
Information regarding the use of Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Information regarding the use of Odosin 8mg/0.5mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
