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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

About SILOTIME 4MG TABLET

SILOTIME 4MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called 'alpha-blockers' used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells mostly in men above 50 years of age. The growth of the prostate gland is non-cancerous in nature.

SILOTIME 4MG TABLET contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

You are advised to take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may cause common side-effects such as ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET is intended for use in men only; women should not take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of SILOTIME 4MG TABLET

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Medicinal Benefits

SILOTIME 4MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) mostly in men above 50 years of age. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

Directions for Use

Take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET with food. Swallow SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as a whole with water; do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET depending upon your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of SILOTIME 4MG TABLET

  • Ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm)
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing)

Drug Warnings

Do not take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Silodosin, any alpha 1 blockers or any of the components in SILOTIME 4MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Talk to your doctor before taking SILOTIME 4MG TABLET if you are undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) as cases of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) have been found in some cases. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET is intended for use in men only; women should not take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may interact with antifungals (itraconazole, ketoconazole), blood pressure-lowering pills (verapamil, metoprolol, diltiazem), antiviral (ritonavir), immune-suppressing drugs (cyclosporine), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), and erectile dysfunction pills (tadalafil, sildenafil).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have hypotension (low blood pressure), liver impairment and severe kidney impairment.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TADALAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • TAMSULOSIN
  • METOPROLOL
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VERAMAPIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Urinate as soon as you feel the urge.
  • Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Practice kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
  • Reduce stress levels by doing yoga or meditation. Nervousness can increase the frequency of urination.

Special Advise

If you have had cataract surgery, let your doctor know before taking SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it may affect the pupil of the eye during cataract surgery. In some cases, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) has been found.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system which surrounds the urethra. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland which occurs due to the multiplication of the cells. This causes the prostate gland to swell, which leads to the squeezing of the urethra and limits the urine flow. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia include painful urination, difficulty in urination, excess urination, incomplete urination, leakage of urine, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, and urgency in urination. An enlarged prostate is a normal condition in older men due to changes in male sex hormones.

About SILOTIME 4MG TABLET

SILOTIME 4MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called 'alpha-blockers' used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells mostly in men above 50 years of age. The growth of the prostate gland is non-cancerous in nature.

SILOTIME 4MG TABLET contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

You are advised to take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may cause common side-effects such as ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET is intended for use in men only; women should not take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side-effects.

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Composition

SILODOSIN-4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of SILOTIME 4MG TABLET

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).

Medicinal Benefits

SILOTIME 4MG TABLET belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) mostly in men above 50 years of age. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This help in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

Side Effects of SILOTIME 4MG TABLET

  • Ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm)
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stuffy nose (nasal congestion)
  • Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing)

Directions for Use

Take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET with food. Swallow SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as a whole with water; do not crush or break it. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET depending upon your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET if you are allergic to Silodosin, any alpha 1 blockers or any of the components in SILOTIME 4MG TABLET. Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease. Talk to your doctor before taking SILOTIME 4MG TABLET if you are undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) as cases of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) have been found in some cases. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET is intended for use in men only; women should not take SILOTIME 4MG TABLET, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. SILOTIME 4MG TABLET may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption along with SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Therapeutic Class

BPH AGENTS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • TADALAFIL
  • SILDENAFIL
  • TAMSULOSIN
  • METOPROLOL
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • VERAMAPIL
  • DILTIAZEM
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Urinate as soon as you feel the urge.
  • Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Practice kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
  • Reduce stress levels by doing yoga or meditation. Nervousness can increase the frequency of urination.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

If you have had cataract surgery, let your doctor know before taking SILOTIME 4MG TABLET as it may affect the pupil of the eye during cataract surgery. In some cases, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) has been found.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): The prostate is a small, muscular gland in the male reproductive system which surrounds the urethra. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland which occurs due to the multiplication of the cells. This causes the prostate gland to swell, which leads to the squeezing of the urethra and limits the urine flow. The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia include painful urination, difficulty in urination, excess urination, incomplete urination, leakage of urine, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, and urgency in urination. An enlarged prostate is a normal condition in older men due to changes in male sex hormones.

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