Silocap-D Tablet

Silocap-D Tablet 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. Silocap-D Tablet should be taken at the same time 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. The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased libido, inability to get an erection (impotence), breast tenderness, and enlargement of your breasts. If these effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice. You may also feel dizzy or drowsy. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects. This medicine should not be taken by women or children. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. This medicine may not be suitable. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex and to have your blood pressure checked frequently. Talk to your healthcare team if you drink alcohol.

• Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Silocap-D Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. It 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.

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. Silocap-D Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Ejaculation disorder
• Impotence
• Decreased libido
• Breast enlargement in male
• Breast tenderness in male
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

AlcoholUNSAFE

Silocap-D Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Silocap-D Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Silocap-D Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingUNSAFE

Silocap-D Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Silocap-D Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Silocap-D Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Silocap-D Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Silocap-D Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Silocap-D Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Silocap-D Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Urology