• Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland
• It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often
• It is not used to prevent prostate cancer
• Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule should be taken at the same time each day
• Take it as a whole, do not break, chew, or crush them
• Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you
• To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively you should not miss doses, even if you feel well
• It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms but keep taking them regularly
• Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.
• The most common side effects of this medicine include decreased libido, inability to get an erection (impotence), breast tenderness, and enlargement of your breasts
• If these effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice
• You may also feel dizzy or drowsy
• These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug
• Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects.
• This medicine should not be taken by women or children
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease
• This medicine may not be suitable
• It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking
• You may be advised to wear a condom during sex and to have your blood pressure checked frequently
• Talk to your healthcare team if you drink alcohol.

Uses of Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule

• In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently
• It can also cause urine flow to be slower
• If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked
• Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule is a combination of two medicines that reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow
• Additionally, it relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate
• Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate
• However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefits
• Take Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Alfadosin-D 8 Capsule

• Impotence
• Decreased libido
• Ejaculation disorder
• Breast enlargement in male
• Breast tenderness in male
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)