About Silodal 8 Capsule
Silodal 8 Capsule contains Silodosin 8 mg. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker used in men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). It relaxes the muscle in the prostate and bladder neck so urine flows more easily. It eases symptoms such as a weak stream, frequent urination and getting up at night. It does not shrink the prostate.
Uses of Silodal 8 Capsule
- Urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Benefits
In enlarged prostate
It can improve urine flow and reduce the urge to pass urine often, including at night. Many men notice a difference within the first week or two.
Side effects
Changes in ejaculation are common and go away when the medicine is stopped. They are not harmful.
Common
- Less or no semen during ejaculation (dry orgasm)
- Dizziness, especially on standing
- Diarrhoea
- Blocked or runny nose
- Headache
Get medical help if you notice
- Fainting or severe dizziness on standing — sit or lie down and contact your doctor
- Allergic reaction: rash, swelling of the face or lips, difficulty breathing — seek emergency care
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes — contact your doctor
How to use
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed, with a meal at the same time each day. Swallow the capsule whole with water.
How it works
It blocks alpha-1A receptors, which are found mainly in the prostate, bladder neck and urethra. This relaxes the muscle there and lets urine flow more easily.
Safety advice
Alcohol Caution
Alcohol can add to dizziness and low blood pressure. Limit it.
Pregnancy Unsafe
This medicine is for men only and is not meant for use by women.
Breastfeeding Unsafe
This medicine is for men only and is not meant for use by women.
Driving Caution
It can cause dizziness. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
Kidney Caution
Your doctor may lower the dose in moderate kidney disease. It is not recommended in severe kidney disease.
Liver Caution
Tell your doctor if you have liver disease. It is not recommended in severe liver disease.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose, take it with a meal when you remember the same day. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Do not take two doses together.
Quick tips
- Take it with a meal at the same time each day.
- Stand up slowly, especially when you first start taking it.
- Tell your eye surgeon you take it before cataract or glaucoma surgery.
- Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially antifungals, some antibiotics and HIV medicines.
Substitutes
Same salts in the same strength from other makers. Only switch brands on your doctor's or pharmacist's advice; our pharmacist checks every order against the prescription.
Fact box
- Chemical class
- Indoline derivative
- Therapeutic class
- Urology
- Action class
- Alpha-1A adrenergic blocker
- Habit forming
- No
- Prescription
- Required
Interactions with other medicines
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin and herbal product you take.
| Medicine | What can happen |
|---|---|
| Ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin and ritonavir | Greatly raise silodosin levels; should not be taken together |
| Other alpha-blockers such as tamsulosin or prazosin | Can lower blood pressure too much; not recommended together |
| Sildenafil, tadalafil and other erection medicines | May lower blood pressure and cause dizziness |
| Blood pressure medicines | May add to dizziness |
This page is general information to help you understand your medicine. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.
Written by the Asthra Health Care team from the approved prescribing information (Silodosin prescribing information (CDSCO-approved labelling); Silodosin Summary of Product Characteristics (EMA)). Pharmacist review pending.