Flotral 10mg Strip Of 30 Tablets
By RANBAXY LABORATORIES (SUN PHARMA)
30 Tablet(s) in Strip
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Flotral Er 10 MG Description
Flotral 10 tablet is used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It improves the symptoms related to enlargement of the prostate gland in males. It is also used to treat the retention of
urine by relaxing the muscles of the bladder. Flotral 10 tablet contains alfuzosin as the active ingredient. Do not take this medicine if you have a history of allergy to alfuzosin or any other ingredients of this medicine, and with blood pressure-lowering medicines. Do not stand up or sit up quickly from a lying or sitting position if you are on this medicine as it may cause dizziness and fainting. Tell your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems or if you are undergoing any surgery especially related to the eyes. Take Flotral 10 tablet in the prescribed dose and duration. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting the treatment with this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹554.40 |
| You Save | ₹75.60 (12% on MRP) |
| Contains | Alfuzosin(10.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
| Side effects | Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, dry mouth |
| Therapy | DRUGS FOR BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA |
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Uses of Flotral Er 10 MG
Flotral 10 tablet is used to treat the symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia and acute urinary retention.
Contraindications of Flotral Er 10 MG
- If you have a history of allergy (rashes, breathing problems, swelling of lips and tongue) to alfuzosin or to any of the content of Flotral 10 tablet.
- If you are taking medicines like doxazosin, indoramin, prazosin, terazosin tamsulosin, or phenoxybenzamine.
- If you feel dizzy, light-headed or faint when you stand or sit up quickly from sitting or lying position, because of drop in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).
- If you have liver problems.
Side effects of Flotral Er 10 MG
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Diarrhoea
- Dry mouth
Precautions and Warnings of Flotral Er 10 MG
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Flotral 10 tablet?
A:
Flotral 10 tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness, so don't get involved in any activity which requires concentration like driving or using heavy machinery.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Flotral 10 tablet?
A:
Chances of drowsiness increase if you take Flotral 10 tablet with alcohol. In the long term this medicine also disturbs liver functioning so it is advisable to avoid use of alcohol along with this medicine.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any heart problems (like pumping problems or abnormal heart beats or rhythm).
- Your doctor may ask you to regular monitor your blood pressure during this treatment.
- You have any kidney problems (as it may aggravate the side effects of this medicine)
- You are taking other medicine to decreases the blood pressure as it may produce postural hypotension.
- You are over the age of 65 (as the chances of postural hypotension and related side effects increases).
- You have a history of painful erections of the penis, unrelated to sexual activity.
- You experience during the treatment visit your doctor as early as possible as it may damage the penile tissue and produce permanent loss of potency.
- You are undergoing any surgery specially related to eye. You have chest pain or history of it.
- This medicine should not be used in paediatric population.
Mode of Action of Flotral Er 10 MG
How Does It Work?
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate gland enlarges. So it presses the urethra (urine tube) and produces disturbances in the urine out flow. Thus the patient presents with symptoms like difficulty in urination, incomplete evacuation of urine, dribbling, frequent urge to go to urination and weak urine stream. In some patients, prostate gland becomes so big that it completely stops the urine outflow, this condition is called Acute urine retention. ...
- Flotral 10 tablet relaxes the muscles of the bladder and thus improves the urine outflow, so the symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia and acute urine retention improves.
Directions for Use of Flotral Er 10 MG
- Flotral 10 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It should be taken with or after having your meal.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Interactions of Flotral Er 10 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Flotral 10 tablet works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Concomitant use of medicines like doxazosin, indoramin, prazosin, terazosin with this medicine can result in increased side effects.
- Medicines to treat high blood pressure should not be used together as you may get symptoms like dizziness, weakness, sweating.
- Any medicine for heart problems like for chest pain (angina)
- Medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole should not be used together with this medicine as they increases the side effects of Flotral 10 tablet
- Concomitant use of medicines to treat HIV infections like ritonavir increases the side effects of this medicine.
- Concomitant use of medicines to treat bacterial infections like clarithromycin, telithromycin increases the side effects of Flotral 10 tablet.
- Medicines to treat brain diseases like nefazodone when used together with this medicine can alter the effect of the medicine.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Storage and disposal of Flotral Er 10 MG
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children and pets.
- Store below 30°C in the original package.
Dosage of Flotral Er 10 MG
Overdose
Take Flotral 10 tablet in a dose exactly prescribed by your doctor. Overdose may increase the side effects of medicine. If you think you have taken more than required, contact your doctor immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you forget a dose of Flotral 10 tablet, take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Flotral 10 tablet used for?
A: Flotral 10 tablet is used to treat the symptoms related to the enlargement of prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and retention of urine.
Q: How long Flotral 10 tablet can be taken?
A: Always take this tablet in the correct dose and for the exact duration as prescribed by your doctor. You may need to take the medicine for a longer period.
Q: Are tablets Urimax and Flotral 10 tablet both the same?
A: Urimax tablet contains a medicine known as tamsulosin while tablet Flotral 10 tablet contains alfuzosin. Both medicines are used to improve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Do not self-medicate or substitute them. Always take a doctor's advice before taking it.
Q: Can I experience dizziness after taking this medicine?
A: Yes, you may feel dizzy or faint on suddenly standing from a sitting or lying position. This is known as postural hypotension. This occurs because of a sudden drop in blood pressure. So slowly get up from the lying or sitting position to avoid it. If u feel down for some time and once you feel normal visit your doctor. Your doctor may decrease the dose of medicine.
Q: How to take Flotral 10?
- Flotral 10 tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It should be taken with or after having your meal.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume more than that prescribed by your doctor.
Q: Can Flotral 10 be used for erectile dysfunction?
A: Flotral 10 tablet is used for the treatment of enlarged prostate in males. However, you can use this medicine for the treatment of erectile dysfunction only if your doctor recommends it. Do not take this medicine on your own.
References
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Brand
FLOTRAL
Expires on or After
30/07/2026
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