Sildoo-M 50 Tablet ER

Sildoo-M 50 Tablet ER is a dual-action medicine prescribed for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition where the prostate becomes enlarged and causes urinary difficulties. This medicine helps ease problems like slow urine flow, frequent urination, or trouble starting urination, but it does not shrink the size of the prostate gland.

Directions for use

Your doctor will decide the right dose and duration for you. The tablet should be swallowed whole and not chewed or crushed. It can be taken with meals or on an empty stomach, but it is best to take it at the same time each day to maintain steady effects. Do not stop the course on your own, as this could worsen your symptoms. Continue treatment until your doctor advises otherwise.

Possible side effects

While taking this medicine, you may notice effects such as dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nasal congestion, retrograde ejaculation, or sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up. Inflammation of the throat or nasal passages may also occur. Most of these effects are temporary and improve as the body adjusts, but seek medical advice if they bother you or last long.

Lifestyle advice

Along with treatment, certain habits can help reduce discomfort. Try to empty your bladder as soon as you feel the urge, but avoid forcing or straining. Cutting down on alcohol and caffeinated drinks, especially in the evening, can reduce nighttime urination. Making these changes can improve the effectiveness of the medicine.

Precautions

Inform your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking or if you have underlying conditions involving your kidneys or liver. Extra caution is needed if you are scheduled for eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma—let your eye specialist know about this medicine beforehand. Regular check-ups are recommended to monitor your health while on treatment.

Why it is used

An enlarged prostate often leads to problems such as weak urine stream, frequent trips to the toilet, urgency, or difficulty controlling urination. If untreated, the condition can worsen and cause complete blockage. Sildoo-M 50 Tablet ER combines two medicines—silodosin, which relaxes muscles in the bladder and prostate to ease urine flow, and mirabegron, which helps calm overactive bladder muscles, reducing urgency and frequency. Together, they provide relief from bothersome urinary symptoms.

Safety guidance

• Alcohol: Safety with alcohol is not clearly known; discuss with your doctor before use.

• Driving and alertness: Until you know how the medicine affects you, avoid driving or tasks requiring full attention if you feel dizzy or less alert.

• Kidney and liver concerns: There is limited data on safety in patients with serious kidney or liver conditions, so medical supervision is essential.

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: This medicine is not intended for use in women; if exposure occurs, medical consultation is necessary.

Missed dose

If you forget to take a dose, have it as soon as you remember. If it’s close to the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one. Do not take extra tablets to make up for a forgotten dose.