Geripod D Capsule Information

Geripod D Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Geripod D Capsule have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Geripod D Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Geripod D Capsule as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Geripod D Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Geripod D Capsule's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Geripod D Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Geripod D Capsule related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Geripod D Capsule since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Geripod D Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Geripod D Capsule with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Geripod D Capsule is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Geripod D Benefits & Uses
Geripod D Dosage & How to Take
Geripod D Side Effects
Geripod D Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Geripod D with Other Drugs
Geripod D Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Geripod D
Geripod D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Geripod D Capsule Benefits & Uses

Geripod D Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Geripod D Capsule 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(Male)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 8 mg silodosin and 0.5 mg dutasteride
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 8 mg silodosin and 0.5 mg dutasteride

Geripod D Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Geripod D Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Geripod D can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Geripod D Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Geripod D may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Geripod D should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Geripod D Capsule on the Kidneys?

Geripod D is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Geripod D Capsule on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Geripod D. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Geripod D only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Geripod D Capsule on the Heart?

Using Geripod D does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Geripod D Capsule with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Geripod D Capsule Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Geripod D Capsule

Is this Geripod D Capsule habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Geripod D Capsule.

Geripod D Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Geripod D Capsule

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Geripod D Capsule together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geripod D Capsule

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

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Geripod D Capsule