
- Manufacturer : Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
- Composition : Tamsulosin 0.4mg
- Generally Prescribed For : Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Estimated Price : ₹65.00 For 10 Tablets Strip
table of contents
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Uses of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR
Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Side effects of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR
The most common side effects of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR are – Dizziness, Drowsiness, Headache, Insomnia, Vertigo, Chest Pain, Diarrhea, Nausea, Decreased Libido, Ejaculation Disorders
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while using Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR
Do not use Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR if you are allergic to – Tamsulosin
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
How Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR works
Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR contains – Tamsulosin
Tamsulosin blocks alpha1-adrenergic receptors in the prostate. This action inhibits smoothmuscle contraction in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostatic urethra, and bladder neck, which improves the rate of urine flow and reduces symptoms of BPH.
Dosage of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR
The dosage of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Overdose of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR
If you forget to take a dose of Flodart 0.4mg Tablet SR, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Information will be added soon.
Pregnancy
Information will be added soon.
Breastfeeding
Information will be added soon.
Driving
Information will be added soon.
Kidney
Information will be added soon.
Liver
Information will be added soon.
Alternate Brands
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR ( Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. )
₹109.00 10 Tablet pr / strip Tablets Strip
Urimax 0.4mg Capsule MR ( Cipla Ltd. )
₹165.50 15 capsule mr / strip Tablets Strip
Veltam 0.4mg Tablet MR ( Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd. )
₹121.00 15 Tablets Strip Tablets Strip
Interaction
Drug :- alpha blockers: Additive effects of both drugs.
cimetidine: Risk of decreased tamsulosin clearance.
CYP2D6 inhibitors such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, terbinafine, CYP3A4 inhibitors such as erythromycin, ketoconazole: Possibly increased plasma tamsulosin level.
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: Increased risk of hypotension.