Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet

Quick info

Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men. Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines, Silodosin and Dutasteride, 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. However, it is not used to prevent prostate cancer. The medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, blurring of vision, and sexual dysfunction. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and consult a doctor for any concerns.

How it works

Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg 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 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 that helps the prostate gland grow.

Direction of 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. Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• You have been prescribed Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
• Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
• Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet 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.
• If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet.
• It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
• Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Silodural D 8mg/0.5mg Tablet.