Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet

Composition Silodosin (8mg) + Solifenacin (5mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
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Manufacturer Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Manufacturer address Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai – 400 013.

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps relax the muscle of the urinary bladder and prostate gland. This way it helps relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, nighttime urination, and sudden urge to urinate.

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it. The dose and duration of treatment will depend on the severity of your condition. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly. Take it for as long as the doctor has prescribed for maximum benefits.The most common side effects of this medicine include ejaculation disorders, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, nasal congestion, orthostatic hypotension, and cognitive disorders. If you experience any such side effects, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver, or kidney disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking, if any. It is intended for use in men only; women should not take the medicine. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid or limit alcohol consumption while on treatment with

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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. Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Silodosin and Solifenacin. Silodosin is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, so urine is passed more easily. Solifenacin is an antimuscarinic. It works by relaxing muscles of the urinary bladder to prevent frequent, urgent, or uncontrolled urination.

If you miss a dose of Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg 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.

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate.

You might feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. The full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.

Drinks containing caffeine (tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cola) may make your symptoms worse. This is because caffeine is a natural diuretic and will make you want to pass urine frequently. If you drink a lot of caffeine, consider switching to decaffeinated alternatives.

If you are scheduled to undergo eye surgery due to a cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor that you are taking this medicine.

Avoid the intake of excess fluid towards the bedtime since your sleep might get disturbed by the desire to get up and go to the toilet.

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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. Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg 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. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

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

Cognitive disorder

Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Headache

Ejaculation disorder

Alcohol:CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet is not indicated in women.

Driving:UNSAFE

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:CAUTION

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Dimitropoulos K, Gravas S. Solifenacin/tamsulosin fixed-dose combination therapy to treat lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Drug Des Devel Ther. 2015;9:1707-1716. view