Alfoo Tablet

Composition of Alfoo Tablet

Alfoo Tablet contains Alfuzosin hydrochloride 10 mg (prolonged/extended-release). It belongs to the Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker class of medicines.

Uses of Alfoo Tablet

• Treatment of signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) such as weak urine stream
• difficulty in starting urination
• frequent urination
• and incomplete bladder emptying.

Key benefits

• Improves urine flow in BPH
• Reduces difficulty in starting urination
• Decreases urinary frequency and urgency
• Relieves incomplete bladder emptying
• Improves quality of life in enlarged prostate

How Alfoo Tablet works

Alfuzosin is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker that relaxes smooth muscles in the prostate and bladder neck. This reduces urethral resistance and improves urine flow and BPH symptoms.

How to take Alfoo Tablet

Oral tablet. Usually taken once daily after the same meal each day (preferably after dinner) as advised by the doctor. Swallow whole; do not crush, chew, or split extended-release tablets.

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 Tablet

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

• Dizziness
• headache
• tiredness
• weakness
• low blood pressure (postural hypotension)
• fainting
• palpitations
• nausea
• abdominal pain
• nasal congestion

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 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause dizziness/fainting especially after first doses or when standing up quickly; avoid driving until you know the effect. Use with caution in patients with low blood pressure, heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation), coronary artery disease, liver impairment, and elderly. Seek urgent care for prolonged painful erection (priapism) or severe allergic reaction. Inform surgeon/eye doctor before cataract/glaucoma surgery (risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome).

Do not take Alfoo 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), other alpha-blockers, antihypertensives, nitrates (e.g., nitroglycerin), PDE5 inhibitors (sildenafil, tadalafil) may increase risk of low blood pressure; drugs that prolong QT interval may increase arrhythmia risk.

How to store Alfoo Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Alfoo Tablet

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 (BPH therapy)

Drug class:

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker