Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet

Quick info

Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg 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. Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet should be taken immediately after the same meal each day. Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively, you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms, but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.

How it works

Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Alfuzosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker, which 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.

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. Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Tips

• Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day
• Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down
• Inform your eye doctor about the usage of Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet if you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma
• Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Zyalfa D 10 mg/0.5 mg Tablet

Side Effects

• Decreased libido
• Inability to get an erection (impotence)
• Tenderness or enlargement of your breasts