Silofast 8 mg Capsules

Silofast 8 mg Capsules contain silodosin 8 mg in each capsule. Silodosin is an alpha-1 blocker used to treat the urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called an enlarged prostate. It helps reduce problems such as a weak stream, straining, hesitancy, and the feeling that the bladder does not empty completely. Silofast 8 mg Capsules are a prescription men’s health medicine made by Cipla Ltd.

How it works: Silodosin in Silofast 8 mg Capsules relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, which lowers resistance to urine flow. Since it is a capsule taken by mouth, the medicine is absorbed through the digestive tract and works throughout the day to ease urination.

Silofast 8 mg Capsules are the higher-strength silodosin capsule commonly used when a doctor decides the standard therapeutic dose is appropriate and lower strengths are not needed. Because this is the full 8 mg dose, it is not a casual starting capsule for everyone and may be chosen based on age, kidney function, symptom severity, and tolerance. A doctor may prefer Silofast 8 mg Capsules for once-daily treatment when consistent symptom control is the goal.

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Urinary hesitancy
• Weak urine stream
• Straining to start urination
• Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

• Swallow Silofast 8 mg Capsules whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew the capsule.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• Take it with food to help reduce side effects and improve tolerability.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment, because it can cause dizziness.

Each Silofast 8 mg Capsule provides 8 mg of silodosin. This medicine is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum usual daily amount is 8 mg unless a prescriber specifically directs otherwise. The doctor decides the right dose based on your symptoms, kidney function, and how you respond to treatment.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Silodosin may include:

• Retrograde ejaculation or reduced semen during orgasm, which may be more noticeable with the 8 mg capsule
• Dizziness
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Fatigue

• Silofast 8 mg Capsules may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly.
• Use caution with alcohol, which can worsen low blood pressure and dizziness.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since the 8 mg dose may not be suitable for some patients with reduced kidney function.
• Inform your surgeon or eye doctor before cataract or glaucoma surgery because alpha-blockers can affect the iris.
• Do not take this medicine if you have a known allergy to silodosin or similar alpha-blockers.
• Use extra caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Silofast 8 mg Capsules affect you.
• This capsule is for men with BPH and is not used to treat prostate cancer.

• Other alpha-blockers such as tamsulosin, doxazosin, terazosin, or alfuzosin
• Blood pressure medicines that can increase dizziness or fainting risk
• PDE-5 inhibitors for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir
• Pimozide, which may interact through metabolism pathways

Store Silofast 8 mg Capsules at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excess heat.