alfoo- T Tablet ER
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alfoo- T Tablet ER is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia). It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often.
alfoo- T Tablet ER may be taken with or without food but it should be taken at the same time each day. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and to treat your symptoms effectively, you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take a few weeks to notice an improvement in the symptoms but keep taking them regularly.
The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, and fatigue. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. If these side effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice.
alfoo- T Tablet ER 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 for everybody. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs. So let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex if your partner is or may be pregnant. Your doctor may recommend getting your blood pressure checked frequently. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine.
Uses of alfoo- T Tablet ER
Benefits of alfoo- T Tablet ER
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. alfoo- T Tablet ER rapidly relieves the symptoms and makes it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take a while to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed and for as long as it is prescribed for maximum benefits.
Side effects of alfoo- T Tablet ER
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of alfoo- T
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Fatigue
How to use alfoo- T Tablet ER
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. alfoo- T Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How alfoo- T Tablet ER works
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous (nonmalignant) enlargement of the prostate gland. alfoo- T Tablet ER is a combination of two medications. Alfuzosin is an alpha blocker that works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder to allow urine to flow more easily. Tadalafil improves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by an unknown mechanism. But, it is believed to work through inhibition of an enzyme called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5).
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with alfoo- T Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Information regarding the use of alfoo- T Tablet ER during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
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Information regarding the use of alfoo- T Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
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It is not known whether alfoo- T Tablet ER alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
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There is limited information available on the use of alfoo- T Tablet ER in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
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There is limited information available on the use of alfoo- T Tablet ER in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take alfoo- T Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of alfoo- T Tablet ER, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed alfoo- T Tablet ER to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it exactly as advised by the doctor.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not use alfoo- T Tablet ER if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain), if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
- You have been prescribed alfoo- T Tablet ER to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it exactly as advised by the doctor.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not use alfoo- T Tablet ER if you have recently taken nitrates (medicines used in angina or chest pain), if you have had a heart attack in the past 3 months, or stroke or heart failure in the past 6 months.
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- Tadalafil [Prescribing Information]. Farmville, NC: CMP Pharma, Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023]. (online) Available from:
- Alfuzosin [Prescribing Information]. Cary, NC: Covis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023]. (online) Available from:
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Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.
Country of origin: India
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