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Alfoo-D Combipack
Prescription Required
Introduction of Alfoo-D Strip
Alfoo-D Combipack is a combination of two medicines that work in different ways to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or needing to go to the toilet more often. It is not used to prevent prostate cancer.
Alfoo-D Combipack is a combination of two medicines: Alfoo-D Combipack1 and Alfoo-D Combipack2 which relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Alfoo-D Combipack is a combination of two medicines: Alfoo-D Combipack1 and Alfoo-D Combipack2 which relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Uses of Alfoo-D Strip
Benefits of Alfoo-D Strip
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a 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. Alfoo-D Combipack is a combination of two medicines that reduces the size of your prostate by blocking the production of a hormone which causes it to grow. Additionally, it relaxes the muscles in the bladder and prostate. Together they can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefits. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.
Side effects of Alfoo-D Strip
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
Common side effects of Alfoo-D
- Impotence
- Decreased libido
- Ejaculation disorder
- Headache
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Breast enlargement in male
- Breast tenderness in male
How to use Alfoo-D Strip
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Alfoo-D Combipack is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfoo-D Combipack. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfoo-D Combipack during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfoo-D Combipack during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Alfoo-D Combipack may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alfoo-D Combipack should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alfoo-D Combipack may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alfoo-D Combipack should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alfoo-D Combipack may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Alfoo-D Combipack is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Alfoo-D Combipack is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Alfoo-D Strip?
If you miss a dose of Alfoo-D Combipack, 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
Alfoo-D Strip
- You have been prescribed Alfoo-D Combipack to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
- Alfoo-D Combipack may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Alfoo-D Combipack.
- It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count.
- Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Alfoo-D Combipack.
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Patient concerns
Patient concerns
FAQs
Alfoo-D Strip
Does Alfoo-D Combipack shrink the prostate?
No, Alfoo-D Combipack 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 Combipack cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Alfoo-D Combipack 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 Combipack?
Alfoo-D Combipack 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 Combipack 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 Combipack once or twice daily.
Can Alfoo-D Combipack 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 Combipack.
Can Alfoo-D Combipack affect my eyes?
In rare cases, Alfoo-D Combipack 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 Combipack. 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 Combipack?
Extreme care should be taken if you are taking Sildenafil or Vardenafil along with Alfoo-D Combipack. 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 Combipack?
Alfoo-D Combipack 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.
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