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. alfoo-D Tablet SR should be taken with or after food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with alfoo-D Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE

alfoo-D Tablet SR is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE

alfoo-D Tablet SR is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : CAUTION

alfoo-D Tablet SR may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION

alfoo-D Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. | - Liver : UNSAFE

alfoo-D Tablet SR is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.Use of alfoo-D Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of alfoo-D Tablet SR, 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.

Does alfoo-D Tablet SR shrink the prostate?::: No, alfoo-D Tablet SR does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to the alpha-blocker class of medicines. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily. | Can alfoo-D Tablet SR cause erectile dysfunction?::: No, alfoo-D Tablet SR does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving any such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated, you may not be able to get an erection in the future.| When should I take alfoo-D Tablet SR?::: alfoo-D Tablet SR should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.| Does alfoo-D Tablet SR have any effect on the liver?::: In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Hence, it would best to inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of alfoo-D Tablet SR once or twice daily.| Can alfoo-D Tablet SR be taken by old or elderly people?::: Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking alfoo-D Tablet SR.| Can alfoo-D Tablet SR affect my eyes?::: In rare cases, alfoo-D Tablet SR may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery if you are to be operated for cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking alfoo-D Tablet SR. Your doctor may perform surgery differently to prevent any complications.| Can the use of Sildenafil or Vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with alfoo-D Tablet SR?::: Extreme care should be taken if you are taking Sildenafil or Vardenafil along with alfoo-D Tablet SR. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure which can be serious. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.| What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to alfoo-D Tablet SR?::: alfoo-D Tablet SR may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions to certain conditions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.

alfoo-D Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Alfuzosin and Dutasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Alfuzosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so as to allow easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor which helps in shrinking the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone which helps the prostate gland grow.

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