Silocap-D Tablet (Silodosin 8mg / Dutasteride 0.5mg)

About Silocap D Capsule 10’s

Silocap D Capsule 10’s is a combination of medicine primarily used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often and improve your ability to urinate. The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system. Enlargement of the prostate is called BPH common condition as men get older (50-60 years). It occurs when the cells of the prostate gland begin to multiply. In an enlarged prostate gland, the bladder wall becomes thicker, and the bladder may weaken and lose the ability to empty fully, leaving some urine in the bladder. Symptoms of BPH include frequent or urgent need to urinate, nocturia (increased frequency of urination at night, difficulty starting urination, inability to empty the bladder. Silocap D Capsule 10’s is not for new-borns, children, or women.

Silocap D Capsule 10’s is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin and Dutasteride. Silodosin belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors (located in prostate and bladder) blocker that works by blocking the action of alpha-1 receptors and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder and prostate. Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha reductase that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase enzyme, resulting in a shrink of the size of the prostate gland. Silocap D Capsule 10’s reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your ability to urinate.

You can take Silocap D Capsule 10’s with or without food. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet, swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You are advised to take Silocap D Capsule 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, headache, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually continue taking Silocap D Capsule 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Try not to stop taking it on your own. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Silocap D Capsule 10’s. Avoid consumption of alcohol as it may increase the side effects like dizziness and low blood pressure. If you take Silocap D Capsule 10’s with any antihypertensive medicine, your blood pressure could suddenly drop to s life-threatening level. So avoid intake of Silocap D Capsule 10’s with antihypertensive drugs.

Uses of Silocap D Capsule 10’s

To treatment the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men.

Medicinal Benefits

Silocap D Capsule 10’s is a combination of two drugs, namely; Silodosin and Dutasteride used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adults with an enlarged prostate gland. Silodosin belongs to a class of alpha-1 receptors (located in prostate and bladder) blocker that works by blocking the action of alpha-1 receptors and causes smooth muscle relaxation in the bladder and prostate. Dutasteride belongs to a class of 5-alpha reductase that works by blocking the action of a 5-alpha reductase enzyme, resulting in a shrink of the size of the prostate gland. Silocap D Capsule 10’s reduces the BPH symptoms and improves your ability to urinate.

Directions for Use

Swallow the tablet/capsule with a glass of water as a whole. Do not crush, break or chew the tablet. Silocap D Capsule 10’s can be taken with or without food. However, taking Silocap D Capsule 10’s after a heavy meal might take a longer time for the medicine to work. Therefore you are advised to take Silocap D Capsule 10’s with light meals.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Silocap D Capsule 10’s

Like all medicines, Silocap D Capsule 10’s can also cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them. Dizziness, headache, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), diarrhoea, ejaculation disorder, retrograde ejaculation, impotence, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) are the common side effects of Silocap D Capsule 10’s. However, consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of these side effects persistently.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Silocap D Capsule 10’s if you are allergic to Silocap D Capsule 10’s and ingredients in it. Consult your doctor before taking Silocap D Capsule 10’s if you are taking medicines for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). If you take Silocap D Capsule 10’s with any antihypertensive medicine your blood pressure could suddenly drop to a life-threatening level. So avoid intake of Silocap D Capsule 10’s with antihypertensive drugs. Do not take Silocap D Capsule 10’s if you have/had a heart attack or stroke or heart failure, low blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, have certain eye diseases, loss of vision due to loss of blood flow to the optic (eye) nerve. You are advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Silocap D Capsule 10’s as it may cause dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Silocap D Capsule 10’s as it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness. Older patients may be more sensitive to the side effects of Silocap D Capsule 10’s, especially dizziness and low blood pressure when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Silocap D Capsule 10’s should not be given to the women and children less than 18 years of age.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Silocap D Capsule 10’s interacts with medicines used to treat high blood pressure (prazosin, terazosin), drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (sildenafil, tadalafil), azole antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), HIV protease inhibitor (lopinavir, ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Silocap D Capsule 10’s may interact with grapefruit juice, alcohol, and tobacco. This may cause more side effects than it normally does. So, a Silocap D Capsule 10’s should not be taken along with them.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Silocap D Capsule 10’s should not be taken in patients with heart problems, low blood pressure, kidney or liver disease, have certain eye diseases, loss of vision due to loss of blood flow to the optic (eye) nerve.