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Efzu Tablet PR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 20 Jan 2026 | 01:44 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Alfuzosin (10mg)

Marketer

Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Efzu Tablet PR is advised to take it in the dose and duration as per the prescription. It should be taken with food, but take it at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor, as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.

Some common side effects of this medicine are upper respiratory tract infection, dizziness, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and impotence. It may also lead to blurry vision or dizziness, so it is advised to avoid driving while on the medication. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.

Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge; however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and for a few hours before going to bed or going out.

Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma, then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver or kidney disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.

Uses of Efzu Tablet PR

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benefits of Efzu Tablet PR

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. Efzu Tablet PR relieves urinary symptoms of BPH and improves urine flow over time. You may notice improvement within a few weeks; your doctor will review the benefits periodically.

Side effects of Efzu Tablet PR

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 Efzu

Impotence
Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Dizziness

How to use Efzu Tablet PR

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Efzu Tablet PR should be taken with or after food.

How Efzu Tablet PR works

Efzu Tablet PR is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.

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Quick tips

Efzu Tablet PR helps in relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. The full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
Efzu Tablet PR may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Efzu Tablet PR.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efzu Tablet PR. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efzu Tablet PR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Efzu Tablet PR is not indicated for women.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efzu Tablet PR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Efzu Tablet PR is not indicated for women.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

Efzu Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Efzu Tablet PR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Efzu with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid pulse and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Atazanavir may raise blood levels of Alfuzosin.

Severe

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Severe

Clarithromycin (Injection Route)

Severe

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Severe

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Efzu Tablet PR shrink the prostate?

No, Efzu Tablet PR does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Can Efzu Tablet PR cause erectile dysfunction?

No, Efzu Tablet PR does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving such a condition. However, this medicine may cause a painful erection (priapism) that does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.

When should I take Efzu Tablet PR?

Efzu Tablet PR should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.

Does Efzu Tablet PR have any effect on the liver?

In very rare cases, your liver may be affected, causing liver function abnormalities. Inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Efzu Tablet PR once or twice daily.

Can Efzu Tablet PR be taken by old or elderly people?

Yes, it can be taken by the elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure.

Can Efzu Tablet PR affect my eyes?

In rare cases, Efzu Tablet PR may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated on for a cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Efzu Tablet PR. Your doctor may perform surgery differently, and complications can be prevented.

Can the use of sildenafil or vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Efzu Tablet PR?

Extreme care should be taken if you are taking sildenafil or vardenafil along with Efzu Tablet PR. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure, which can be serious. Inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.

What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Efzu Tablet PR?

Efzu Tablet PR may lower your blood pressure, especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or faint, and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or a chair. This medicine may impair your reactions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinazolinamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Uroselective Adrenergic Receptor(α1a) Antagonists

References

Alfuzosin HCl [Prescribing Information]. Bridgewater, New Jersey: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC; 2009. [Accessed 31 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Alfuzosin [Prescribing Information]. Cary, North Carolina: Covis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2013. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Alfuzosin hydrochloride [Product Information]. Boca Raton, FL: Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2024. [Accessed 20 Jan, 2026] (online) Available from:
Alfuzosin hydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Halol, Gujarat: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; 2024.

User feedback

Patients taking Efzu Tablet PR

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71%

Twice A Day

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What are you using Efzu Tablet PR for?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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How much was the improvement?

Poor

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What were the side-effects while using Efzu Tablet PR?

Dizziness

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How do you take Efzu Tablet PR?

With food

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Marketer details

Name: Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 335 KM. MILESTONE, NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO.1, P.O.BOX 25, PHILLAUR , (PUNJAB) INDIA-144 410

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Efzu Tablet PR

Benefits of Efzu Tablet PR

Side effects of Efzu Tablet PR

How to use Efzu Tablet PR

How Efzu Tablet PR works

All substitutes for Efzu Tablet PR

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Atazanavir (Oral Route)

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Clarithromycin (Injection Route)

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Clarithromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Efzu Tablet PR shrink the prostate?

Can Efzu Tablet PR cause erectile dysfunction?

When should I take Efzu Tablet PR?

Does Efzu Tablet PR have any effect on the liver?

Can Efzu Tablet PR be taken by old or elderly people?

Can Efzu Tablet PR affect my eyes?

Can the use of sildenafil or vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Efzu Tablet PR?

What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Efzu Tablet PR?

Fact Box

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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References

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