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Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Silodosin (8mg)
₹371MRP ₹390In stock
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Geripod 8 mg Tablet is used for treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Silodosin (8mg)
Available variants: tablet 8 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹371 (₹37.06 per tablet)
MRP: ₹390
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALEMBIC PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Geripod 8 mg Tablet contains Silodosin (8mg). It belongs to the 5-HT3 receptor antagonist class of medicines.
Uses of Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Key benefits
- In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and the need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated
- there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Geripod 8 Tablet works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So
- it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
How Geripod 8 mg Tablet works
Geripod 8 Tablet is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
How to take Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Geripod 8 Tablet should be taken with or after food.
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
If you miss a dose of Geripod 8 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Geripod are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
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 Geripod 8 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy UNSAFE |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Breast feeding UNSAFE |
| Alcohol | Alcohol UNSAFE |
| Driving | Driving CAUTION |
| Kidney | Kidney CAUTION |
| Liver | Liver CAUTION |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Use with caution in patients with liver disease, may cause serotonin syndrome when used with other serotonergic drugs.
Do not take Geripod 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
May interact with apomorphine, tramadol, and other serotonergic agents.
How to store Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Store at room temperature, away from light and moisture.
Expert advice for Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Geripod 8 Tablet helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate. Geripod 8 Tablet must be taken with food. You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks. Geripod 8 Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Geripod 8 Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- UROLOGY
- Drug class:
- 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
- Chemical class:
- Indolecarboxamide derivative
Substitutes for Geripod 8 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Silodosin (8mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Geripod 8 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostagard 8 mg CapsuleARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD | capsule · 10`S | ₹209 | 44% cheaper |
| Silodal 8 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹303 | 18% cheaper |
| Silotrif 8 mg CapsuleMSN LABORATORIES | capsule · 15`S | ₹414 | 12% more |
| Dosin-8 mg CapsuleCorona Remedies Pvt Ltd | capsule · 15`S | ₹473 | 28% more |
| Rapilif 8 CapsuleIPCA LABORATORIES LTD` | capsule · 15 | ₹499 | 35% more |
| Silotime 8 mg CapsuleIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | capsule · 15`S | ₹503 | 36% more |
| Silosam 8 TabletSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹547 | 48% more |
| Silosam D8 TabletSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹640 | 73% more |
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Geripod 8 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Geripod 8 mg Tablet used for?
Geripod 8 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
Geripod 8 mg Tablet contains Silodosin (8mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Geripod 8 mg Tablet work?
Geripod 8 Tablet is an alpha blocker.
Is Geripod 8 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Geripod 8 mg Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Geripod are Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Geripod 8 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Pregnancy UNSAFE Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Geripod.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
Alcohol UNSAFE
What if I miss a dose of Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Geripod 8 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Geripod 8 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Geripod 8 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
Prostagard 8 mg Capsule has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹209 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Geripod 8 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Geripod 8 mg Tablet starts at ₹371 (MRP ₹390) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 8 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Geripod 8 mg Tablet?
Geripod 8 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALEMBIC PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Geripod 8 mg Tablet delivered?
Geripod 8 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Geripod 8 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Silodosin (8mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹371 (₹37.06 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹390
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- ALEMBIC PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- UROLOGY
- Drug class
- 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
- Chemical class
- Indolecarboxamide derivative
- Action class
- Uroselective Adrenergic Receptor(α1a) Antagonists
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 8 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Geripod 8 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO, manufacturer labeling
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Geripod 8 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.