Silocap D Information

Silocap D is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Silocap D also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Silocap D depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Silocap D can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Silocap D are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Silocap D is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Silocap D's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Silocap D related warnings section.

Silocap D is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Silocap D contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Silocap D may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Silocap D is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Silocap D Benefits & Uses

Silocap D is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Silocap D 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

Silocap D Related Warnings

Is the use of Silocap D safe for pregnant women?

Silocap D has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Silocap D without medical advice.
Is the use of Silocap D safe during breastfeeding?

Silocap D should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Silocap D on the Kidneys?

Silocap D does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Silocap D on the Liver?

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

You can take Silocap D without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Silocap D with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Silocap D Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silocap D 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 Silocap D

Is this Silocap D habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Silocap D has not been reported.

Silocap D Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Silocap D

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Silocap D, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Silocap D

Information about the interaction of Silocap D and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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Silocap D Tablet