Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps relax the muscle of the urinary bladder and prostate gland. This way it helps relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, nighttime urination, and sudden urge to urinate. Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits. The most common side effects of this medicine include ejaculation disorders, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nasal congestion, orthostatic hypotension, and cognitive disorders. If you experience any such side effects, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver, or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. It is intended for use in men only; women should not take the medicine. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while on treatment with Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

• Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Solifenacin. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, so urine is passed more easily. Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent, or uncontrolled urination.

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. Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Ejaculation disorder
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Cognitive disorder

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

DrivingUNSAFE

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Silosure SF 8mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Silosure SF 8mg/5mg 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