Silofast D8 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMRP ₹561.51
₹409.90
27% OFF
Made by
CIPLA LIMITED
Dosage
TABLET
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Silodosin(8.0 Mg)+Dutasteride(0.5 Mg) |
| Uses | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
| Therapy | Drugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Side effects | Abnormal ejaculation, diarrhoea, dizziness |
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Regulated
Medical Description
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to silodosin, dutasteride, or any other ingredient of Silofast D8 tablet.
- If you are taking medicines like ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, or cyclosporine. if you are not sure what these medicines are, please confirm with your doctor.
- If you have liver or kidney disorders.
- If you are a female or a child.
Side effects
- Abnormal ejaculation
- Diarrhoea
- Runny or blocked nose
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You suffer from low or high blood pressure.
- You suffer from any eye disorder or are planning to get eye surgery.
- You suffer from heart disease.
- You have any fungal or viral infection.
- You are taking medicines that lowers immunity.
Directions for Use
- Silofast D8 tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- You should not consume more than the dose prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Silofast D8 tablet below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
- If you forget a dose of Silofast D8 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 forgotten dose.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Silofast D8 tablet contains a combination of silodosin and dutasteride as active ingredients.
- Silodosin works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate, bladder, and urethra (the tube that carries urine outside the body).
- Dutasteride helps in reducing the size of the enlarged prostate.
- Together, this allows the proper flow of urine and helps to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Silofast D8 tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Antifungal medicines such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, immunosuppressant medicine such as cyclosporine, and antiviral medicine such as ritonavir should be avoided with Silofast D8 tablet.
- Concomitant use of blood pressure lowering medicines should be done with caution, as it may lead to excessive lowering of blood pressure.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:SILOFAST
Manufacturer Name:CIPLA LIMITED
Address:Swiss Garnier Genexian Solences Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-Ii) Plot No. 568-569 & 576-579, Tarpin Block, Rhenock, Rongli, East-Sikkim-737 133
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Silofast D 8mg New Strip Of 10 Tablets will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- SILOFAST D Capsules [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2022 [cited 19 September 2022]
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 19 September 2022]
- Dutasteride- Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 19 September 2022]
- Silodyx - European Medicines Agency [Internet]. European Medicines Agency. 2022 [cited 19 September 2022]
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