Veltride Tablet
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Product introduction
Veltride Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It shrinks the size of the enlarged prostate gland to relieve symptoms like pain and difficulty in passing urine.
Veltride Tablet should be taken by mouth with or without food. This medicine is given for a long time and takes a few months to show its effects. Thus, it is important to take it as advised by the doctor and complete the full course of treatment.
Common side effects of Veltride Tablet include low sexual drive, ejaculation disorder, breast enlargement, and breast tenderness. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor for guidance.
It is advised not to donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Veltride Tablet. Let your doctor know if you have any other preexisting medical conditions before using this medicine. Let your doctor also know if you have a history of allergic reactions to any of the ingredients in this medicine. Veltride Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Uses of Veltride Tablet
Benefits of Veltride Tablet
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Veltride Tablet helps treat an enlarged prostate (BPH) by reducing a hormone called DHT, which causes prostate growth. This helps shrink the prostate, making it easier to urinate with a stronger stream and less urgency. It also lowers the risk of needing surgery for BPH. However, Veltride Tablet may take a few months to work and may cause side effects like reduced sex drive.
Side effects of Veltride Tablet
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 Veltride
- Breast tenderness in male
- Impotence
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Breast enlargement in male
How to use Veltride Tablet
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. Veltride Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Veltride Tablet works
Veltride Tablet is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks an enzyme that is necessary to change testosterone to another hormone that causes the prostate to grow. As a result, it helps to shrink the prostate and relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Veltride Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Veltride Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Veltride Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Veltride Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Veltride Tablet is not indicated for use in women.
Driving
SAFE
Veltride Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Veltride Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Veltride Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Veltride Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Veltride Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Veltride Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Veltride Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Veltride Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Veltride 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.
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Quick tips
- Veltride Tablet may take 3 to 6 months to see the full beneficial effect of Veltride Tablet. Hence, continue taking the medicine as advised by your doctor.
- Veltride Tablet is usually well tolerated. However, it may produce some mild sexual side effects, such as low sexual drive.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Veltride Tablet.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgen Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors (5ARIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Veltride with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as pe
Watch out for symptoms such as reduced sexual drive, dizziness, blisters or mood changes and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor and adjust the doses as pe
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Veltride Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Veltride Tablet for?
Others
62%
Benign prosta*
38%
*Benign prostatic hyperplasia
How much was the improvement?
Poor
42%
Average
33%
Excellent
25%
What were the side-effects while using Veltride Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Impotence
33%
Allergic reac*
33%
*No Side Effect, Allergic reaction
How do you take Veltride Tablet?
With food
100%
FAQs
What is Veltride Tablet used for?
Veltride Tablet is used to treat an enlarged prostate (BPH). It helps shrink the prostate, making it easier to urinate and reducing the risk of complications like urinary retention or surgery.
How long does Veltride Tablet take to work?
It may take 3 to 6 months to see noticeable improvement in symptoms, as the prostate shrinks gradually over time.
Does Veltride Tablet have any side effects?
Some men may experience reduced sex drive, erectile issues, ejaculation disorders, or breast tenderness, but these side effects are uncommon. If they bother you, talk to your doctor.
Can Veltride Tablet be taken with other medications?
Yes, it’s often combined with tamsulosin for better symptom relief. However, always check with your doctor before mixing medications.
Will I need to take Veltride Tablet forever?
You may need to take it long-term to keep symptoms under control. Stopping the medication could allow your prostate to grow again. Your doctor will guide you on how long to take it.
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Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Veltride Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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