Sildoo-D8 Capsule (Silodosin 8mg / Dutasteride 0.5mg)

Medical Description

The Sildoo D capsule strip is a combi pack. The strip consists of 10 doses of the combination of two medicines, silodosin and dutasteride to be given over a course of 10 days. Since they are packed together, for each dose, both of the capsules must be taken together. It is used in the treatment of enlarged prostate gland.

Uses of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Enlarged prostate gland
Reduction of risk of surgery and urinary retention in such patients

Contraindications of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Severely impaired liver or kidney function
Women, children and adolescents
Concurrent administration of ketoconazole, clarithromycin, itraconazole, ritonavir
Hypersensitivity to any of medications or other contents of the capsules
Allergy to peanut or soya

Side effects of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Allergic reaction
Trouble ejaculating
Diarrhoea
Reduced sex drive
Dizziness
Impotence

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
You have allergy to any of the two medicines in Sildoo D
You have another disease that you are being treated for
You will be required to undergo any type of eye surgery
You will be required to take a blood test for prostate cancer detection, if present
You have problems with liver or kidney functioning
You notice reduced or no ejaculation after intercourse
You do not feel well after taking these capsules
You notice breast enlargement, lumps, discharge or tenderness that is troublesome

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Mode of Action of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

How Does It Work?
The medicine dutasteride acts by reducing the production of a hormone called dihydrotestosterone. Excess production of this hormone causes growth of the prostate gland. Sildoo D helps to shrink the gland and relieve symptoms. The other medicine silodosin acts by relaxing the muscles of prostate gland, urinary bladder and urethra to allow easy urine flow and relieve symptoms of enlarged prostate.

Directions for Use of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Take both capsules exactly as told by the doctor regularly
Swallow them with enough water, do not chew or break open the capsules as they can harm the throat
Keep taking the medicine for as long as told by the doctor even if your symptoms improve
This medicine should be taken with food
Patients with high blood pressure should be treated with caution

Interactions of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Interactions with other medicines
Ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir may increase blood levels of silodosin and dutasteride and must be used with caution
In patients taking verapamil or diltiazem for high blood pressure, levels of dutasteride in the blood have been found to increase
These capsules should be used with caution in patients taking blood pressure medications called alpha blockers
With medicines used for erectile dysfunction, blood pressure and pulse was on the higher side in patients receiving these capsules
Dizziness and low blood pressure were found in patients taking both silodosin and blood pressure medicines

Storage and disposal of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Store it away from light, moisture and keep it away from children. Store it below 30 degrees Celsius. Do not use the capsules post the expiry date given on the pack.

Dosage of Sildoo D 8mg Combipack Capsule 20’S

Overdose
If you feel you have taken an excessive dose, contact your doctor right away. Low blood pressure may result and the doctor will be able to provide the necessary treatment.
Missed a Dose
If you forget to take any one dose, take the next one whenever it is scheduled. You should not take any extra dose of these capsule to compensate for the missed dose.