Maxvoid S 8mg/5mg Tablet
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
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
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 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.
03Uses
Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
04How To Use
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.
05How It Works
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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
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.
07Benefits
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.
08Side Effects
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
09Safety Information
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.
10Drug Tips
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.
References
Sources and references
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
