Prostagard Benefits & Uses

Prostagard is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Prostagard Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Prostagard Related Warnings

Is the use of Prostagard safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Prostagard safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Prostagard on the Kidneys?

Prostagard can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Prostagard on the Liver?

Prostagard may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Prostagard on the Heart?

Prostagard may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Prostagard with Other Drugs

Prostagard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Prostagard Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Prostagard unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Prostagard

Is this Prostagard habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Prostagard has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Prostagard. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Prostagard should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Prostagard cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Prostagard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Prostagard

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Prostagard with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Prostagard

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Prostagard with alcohol will be.

Unknown