Geriflo Tablet

It is a combination medication that has Tamsulosin and Finasteride as active ingredients. This is an alpha-blocker that helps to relax the enlarged muscles of an affected prostrate and bladder. It helps to ease out the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which includes difficulty in urination, increased need to urinate at odd times, and a weak stream.

Being a medicine for men, this medication is not for use for women and children. You must brief the doctor about all other medications you’re currently on. It should not be taken if you are allergic to it.

• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Low Sexual Desire

• Impotence

• Ejaculation Disorder

• Breast Pain

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Taking this medication with alcohol may lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  It is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It may cause dizziness. Exercise caution if you have to drive or operate a machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate renal disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe renal disease.

• Does this affect liver function?

  No dose adjustment is needed for patients with the mild to moderate liver disease. Not advisable in patients with the severe liver disease.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Geriflo Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Contiflo Od F Tablet Sr

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose of this medicine should be taken as soon as you remember it. The missed dose, however, should be skipped if it is near the time of the next dose.

This is a combination medication that works differently. Firstly, it is an antagonist to alpha-1A as well as alpha-1B-adrenoceptors within the prostatic urethra, bladder neck, prostate, and prostatic capsule. Alpha1-adrenoceptors subtypes such as alpha-1A, alpha-1B, and alpha-1D. Lastly, finasteride is used for treating benign enlarged prostate and hair loss in the scalp of men. Finasteride is a class of 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that acts as an antiandrogen thereby lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in certain body parts like hair follicles and prostate glands.

• Ques : What is Geriflo Tablet?

  Ans : This medication performs its action by relaxing the muscle in the bladder. It treats symptoms of Benign prostatic hyperplasia and enlargement of the prostate. Tamsulosin is used to increase the flow of urine and also relaxes the bladder muscles.

• Ques : What are the uses of Geriflo Tablet?

  Ans : It is an antagonist medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention of conditions such as Benign prostatic hyperplasia and enlargement of the prostate. Apart from these, it can also be used to increase the flow of urine and also relaxes the bladder muscles.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Geriflo Tablet?

  Ans : Here are some side effects of Tamsulosin which are as dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, running nose and allergic reactions. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Tamsulosin.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Geriflo Tablet?

  Ans : It should be kept in a cool dry place and its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. It is important to dispose of expired and unused medications properly to avoid adverse effects.