Flokind-F Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines which 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.
Flokind-F Tablet SR should be taken at the same time each day. Take it as a whole – do not break, chew or crush them. Your doctor will prescribe the dose most suitable for you. To gain the most benefit and treat your symptoms effectively you should not miss doses, even if you feel well. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms but keep taking them regularly. Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks or if they get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include reduced sex drive, inability to get an erection (impotence) and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts. If these effects worry you or do not go away, call your doctor for advice. You may also feel dizzy or drowsy. These risks are higher when you first start taking this drug. Remember, your doctor has given you this medicine because the benefits are greater than the risks of the side effects.
Flokind-F Tablet SR should not be taken by women or children. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. This medicine may not be suitable. It can also affect, or be affected by, other drugs so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking. You may be advised to wear a condom during sex and to have your blood pressure checked frequently. Talk to your healthcare team if you drink alcohol.
USES OF FLOKIND-F TABLET SR
Benign prostatic hyperplasia
SIDE EFFECTS OF FLOKIND-F TABLET SR
Common
Impotence
Breast pain
Ejaculation disorder
Low sexual desire
HOW TO COPE WITH SIDE EFFECTS?
The occurrence of side effects varies from person to person. The following are a few ways of dealing with some of the common side effects. However, consult your doctor if these persist.
Coping with Impotence and Ejaculation disorder
Speak to your doctor as they may be able to change your medicine or offer other treatments that might help with the problem. Making healthy lifestyle changes and eating a healthy balanced diet can help. Lose weight if you are overweight. Exercise daily and try to reduce stress and anxiety. Avoid the use of alcohol, cigarettes or recreational drugs such as marijuana which can also affect sexual function. Counselling or psychotherapy can also be helpful.
Coping with Breast pain
Use hot or cold compresses on your breasts. You could try some pain-relieving creams or gels. Wear bras which fit well. Wear a soft support bra when you sleep and a good sports bra when you are exercising. Avoid consuming caffeinated drinks as it can increase the discomfort. Limit your salt intake as it contributes to water retention which causes pain and swelling. Talk to your doctor because in many cases, it is possible to treat breast pain with over-the-counter medicines.
HOW TO USE FLOKIND-F TABLET SR
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. Flokind-F Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW FLOKIND-F TABLET SR WORKS
Flokind-F Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Tamsulosin and Finasteride, which relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Tamsulosin 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. Finasteride 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
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Alcohol
UNSAFE
Flokind-F Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
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Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Flokind-F Tablet SR is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
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Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flokind-F Tablet SR during breastfeeding is unavailable. Please consult your doctor.
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Driving
SAFE
Flokind-F Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Flokind-F Tablet SR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flokind-F Tablet SR is recommended.
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Liver
CAUTION
Flokind-F Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flokind-F Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
