Solifenacin + Alfuzocin

Solifenacin + Alfuzocin — Uses and Benefits

This combination medicine is prescribed for men who have an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) along with symptoms of an overactive bladder such as urgency and frequent urination.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Relieving difficulty in passing urine due to enlarged prostate
• Reducing sudden urgent need to urinate
• Reducing frequent urination, including at night
• Improving overall urine flow

HOW IT WORKS

• Alfuzosin relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, easing urine flow
• Solifenacin relaxes the bladder wall muscle, reducing bladder overactivity and urgency
• Together they address both blockage and bladder irritability symptoms

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for urinary tract infections
• Not used for prostate cancer
• Not used for women's bladder problems
• Not a treatment to shrink the prostate size
• Not for use in children

How to Use Solifenacin + Alfuzocin

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush or chew
• Take at around the same time each day, preferably after a meal
• Do not increase or stop the dose without consulting your doctor
• Avoid standing up quickly after taking the dose, as it may cause dizziness

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take it as soon as you remember on the same day
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one
• If you miss several doses, inform your doctor before restarting

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep in a dry place, away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Solifenacin + Alfuzocin — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue or weakness
• Constipation

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Blurred vision
• Low blood pressure on standing up
• Nausea
• Indigestion
• Sleep disturbance

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Difficulty passing urine or inability to urinate
• Swelling of face, lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Prolonged, painful erection
• Severe constipation or stomach pain

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Solifenacin + Alfuzocin — Safety Information and Precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine in India and should be used only under a doctor's supervision.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to solifenacin, alfuzosin, or related medicines
• Have severe liver or kidney disease
• Have untreated narrow-angle glaucoma
• Have severe urinary retention or blockage
• Have a history of fainting due to low blood pressure

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have heart disease or irregular heart rhythm
• Have low blood pressure
• Have any liver or kidney problems
• Are due to have cataract or eye surgery
• Have a history of intestinal blockage or slow bowel movement

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other medicines for blood pressure
• Medicines for erectile dysfunction
• Antifungal or antibiotic medicines like ketoconazole, erythromycin
• Other anticholinergic medicines
• Medicines affecting heart rhythm

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can this medicine be taken by women?

No, this combination is meant for men with prostate-related urinary symptoms.

Will this medicine make me feel dizzy?

It can cause dizziness, especially when standing up quickly, so rise slowly from sitting or lying positions.

How long does it take to work?

• Some improvement may be seen within a few days, but full benefit may take a few weeks; continue as advised by your doctor.
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