Alfoo D Capsule

Composition of Alfoo D Capsule

Alfoo D Capsule contains Alfuzosin (extended-release) 10 mg. It belongs to the Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Alfoo D Capsule

• Treatment of symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as difficulty in urination
• weak urine stream
• hesitancy
• and frequent urination

Key benefits

• Improves urine flow
• Reduces urinary hesitancy and straining
• Decreases frequency/urgency due to BPH
• Relieves weak urinary stream

How Alfoo D Capsule works

Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker. It relaxes smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, reducing urinary outflow resistance and improving urine flow in BPH.

How to take Alfoo D Capsule

Oral capsule/tablet; take exactly as prescribed. Usually taken once daily after the same meal each day; swallow whole (do not crush/chew) especially if extended-release. If you feel dizzy, avoid driving until you know its effect.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Alfoo D Capsule

Most side effects of Alfoo D are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Dizziness
• headache
• fatigue
• postural hypotension
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• nasal congestion
• abnormal ejaculation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Alfoo D Capsule

Warnings and precautions

May cause sudden drop in blood pressure especially after first dose or when standing up (risk of dizziness/fainting); use caution in elderly and in patients with low blood pressure. Use with caution in liver impairment; dose adjustment/avoid in moderate to severe hepatic impairment. Inform doctor if you have heart disease, history of fainting, or are taking antihypertensives. Rare risk of priapism (painful prolonged erection) and intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery—tell your eye surgeon if you use/used alfuzosin.

Do not take Alfoo D if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, itraconazole, ritonavir, clarithromycin), other alpha-blockers, antihypertensives (additive hypotension), PDE-5 inhibitors (sildenafil/tadalafil/vardenafil—risk of low BP), nitrates, QT-prolonging medicines (use caution)

How to store Alfoo D Capsule

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protect from moisture and light, keep in original pack and out of reach of children

Expert advice for Alfoo D Capsule

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Urology / Benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy

Drug class:

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker