Flodart Plus Capsule

Flodart Plus Capsule is a combination medication primarily used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. It combines two active ingredients that work in different ways to relieve urinary symptoms and reduce the size of the prostate gland.

💊 Composition

Each capsule typically contains:

• Tamsulosin (0.4 mg): An alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.

• Dutasteride (0.5 mg): A 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks the hormone (DHT) responsible for prostate growth, helping to shrink the gland over time.

📋 Key Uses

• Relieves Urinary Symptoms: Reduces frequent urination (especially at night), weak urine flow, and the feeling of an incomplete bladder.

• Prevents Complications: Lowers the risk of sudden urinary blockage and the eventual need for prostate surgery.

⚠️ Common Side Effects

Most side effects are related to hormonal changes or blood pressure:

• Sexual Side Effects: Decreased libido (sex drive), difficulty achieving an erection (impotence), or ejaculation disorders.

• Physical Changes: Breast enlargement or tenderness (gynecomastia).

• Dizziness: Specifically when standing up quickly (orthostatic hypotension).

• Other: Runny or stuffy nose and drowsiness.

🛡️ Important Precautions

• Men Only: This medicine is strictly for men. It should never be taken or even handled by women (especially those who are pregnant) or children, as the drug can be absorbed through the skin and cause birth defects in a male fetus.

• Cataract Surgery: If you are planning eye surgery, inform your surgeon. Tamsulosin can cause "Floppy Iris Syndrome," which requires the surgeon to use a different technique.

• Blood Donation: You should not donate blood while taking this medicine and for at least 6 months after stopping it to prevent it from being given to a pregnant woman.

• Alcohol: Avoid alcohol as it can worsen dizziness and lead to a significant drop in blood pressure.

💡 How to Use

• Timing: It is usually taken once a day, approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.

• Consistency: Do not crush or chew the capsule; swallow it whole. It may take 4 weeks to feel relief and up to 6 months for the full shrinking effect of the prostate.

Disclaimer: I am an AI, not a doctor. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.