Geriflo Tablet 10'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Finasteride 5 mg+Tamsulosin 0.4 mg
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONGERIFLO is a combination of Finasteride and Tamsulosin which belongs to the group of medicines called 5-Alpha reductase inhibitors and Alpha blockers respectively. It is used to manage the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult men. BPH (also known enlarged prostate) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to increased production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in aging men. Symptoms of BPH includes urinary problems such as difficulty in passing urine, urinary incontinence (unintentional passing of urine), frequent urination at night, sexual dysfunction or painful ejaculation. Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It reduces the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone that ca
Uses
abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland. Tamsulosin is an alpha-1 blocker. It relaxes the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate and improves the flow of urine. Collectively, they shrink the size of an enlarged prostate and improve bladder or urinary symptoms in patients with BPH. Before taking GERIFLO inform your doctor if you any liver, kidney, or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you are scheduled for any upcoming eye surgery (cataract). During management with GERIFLO, your doctor will regularly monitor your serum PSA levels (prostate specific antigen) to rule out risk of unwanted
How It Works
GERIFLO contains two medicines such as finasteride and tamsulosin. Finasteride shrinks the size of an enlarged prostate by reducing the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone in the body that causes abnormal prostate enlargement. Tamsulosin improves urine flow and reduces other urinary symptoms associated with BPH by relaxing the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate. Collectively, they reduce the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Directions for Use
Take GERIFLO as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. GERIFLO can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking GERIFLO without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
GERIFLO to their partners. The most common side effects of taking GERIFLO are feeling dizzy while standing up, decrease in sex drive or ejaculation problems. These side effects are usually temporary and disappears once the therapy is stopped. However, consult your doctor if they trouble you. Also, inform your doctor if you any experience any prolonged, painful erections (priapism) or changes in your breasts (such as breast pain or tenderness, lumps in breast, or nipple discharge) after taking GERIFLO. USES OF GERIFLO Manage signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia HOW GERIFLO WORKSGERIFLO contains two medicines such as finasteride and tamsulosin. Finasteride shrinks the size of an enlarged prostate by reducing the production of a stress hormone called dihydrotestosterone in the body that causes abnormal prostate enlargement. Tamsulosin improves urine flow and reduces other urinary symptoms associated with BPH by relaxing the smooth muscles surrounding the bladder and prostate. Collectively, they reduce the signs and symptoms of BPH. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake GERIFLO as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. GERIFLO can be taken with or without meals. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking GERIFLO without consulting your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF GERIFLOCOMMON feeling dizzy or faint while changing position problems with ejaculation cloudy urine impotence, decrease in sex drive UNCOMMON headache rapid heartbeat allergic symptoms (itching of the nose) nausea, vomiting diarrhoea constipation skin rash, itching lack of energy RAREStop taking GERIFLO and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity) chest pain severe allergic reactions (such as skin rash with redness and lumps, swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, mouth, and tongue causing difficulty in breathing or swallowing)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYGERIFLO is not intended for use in women. Also, women who are pregnant or can become pregnant should not handle the leaked medicine or be exposed to the semen of men taking GERIFLO, as it may cause serious abnormalities in the growing foetus. Contact your doctor for advice if a pregnant woman gets accidentally exposed to GERIFLO. BREASTFEEDINGGERIFLO is not intended for use in women. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you experience dizziness or light-headedness after taking GERIFLO. ALCOHOLConsumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with GERIFLO. KIDNEYGERIFLO should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. LIVERGERIFLO is not recommended for use in patients with moderate to severe liver diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take GERIFLO if you are allergic to Finasteride or Tamsulosin. HEART DISEASEGERIFLO should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSGERIFLO is not recommended for use if you: have prostate cancer Before taking GERIFLO, inform your physician if you: have orthostatic hypotension (feeling dizzy or faint while standing up) have an upcoming cataract surgery are going to have blood test for PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) Use in pediatrics: GERIFLO is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (below 18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: GERIFLO should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interaction: Before taking GERIFLO, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as: medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole, terbinafine) other alpha blockers (used to manage enlarged prostate or high blood pressure) such as prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin medicines used to manage erectile dysfunction (Ex vardenafil, sildenafil and tadalafil) erythromycin (a medicine used to manage bacterial infections) paroxetine (a medicine used to manage depression) diclofenac (a medicine used to manage pain or inflammation) warfarin (a medicine used to prevent blood clots) verapamil, diltiazem (medicines used to control high blood pressure) ritonavir, indinavir (used to manage viral infections) warfarin (used to prevent formation of blood clots in the body) cimetidine (used to manage stomach ulcers) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more GERIFLO, consult your doctor immediately. Symptoms of overdosage might include decrease in blood pressure, which is characterized by symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, nausea, lack of concentration or blurred vision. SYNOPSIS Drug : Tamsulosin, Finasteride Pharmacological Category : Alpha-1 blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors Therapeutic Indication : Benign prostatic hyperplasia Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep GERIFLO out of reach of children Store GERIFLO at room temperature