Fulflo 5 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Enlarged Prostate are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Fulflo 5 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Fulflo 5 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Fulflo 5 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fulflo 5 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Fulflo 5 Tablet related warnings talks about Fulflo 5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Fulflo 5 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Fulflo 5 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Fulflo 5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Fulflo 5 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Fulflo 5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fulflo 5 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Fulflo 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Fulflo in pregnant women.
Is the use of Fulflo 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Fulflo on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Fulflo will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Fulflo 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Fulflo on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Fulflo 5 Tablet on the Liver?
Fulflo can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Fulflo 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Fulflo is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fulflo 5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fulflo 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fulflo 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fulflo 5 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Fulflo 5 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Fulflo 5 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fulflo 5 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Fulflo 5 Tablet
Fulflo 5 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fulflo 5 Tablet
Taking Fulflo 5 Tablet and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.
No, Fulflo and ibuprofen should not be taken together at the same time because ibuprofen decreases the effects of alfuzosin by interfering in its working mechanism. Hence you are advised to avoid taking Fulflo and ibuprofen together at the same time.
No, Fulflo does not shrink the prostate. It works by causing relaxation of the smooth muscles that are present in the bladder neck and prostate.
Take Fulflo 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It has to be taken with food because of the presence of food assists in the better absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, improper liver or kidney function.
No, Fulflo is not a diuretic. It contains alfuzosin which belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists that are used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Yes, Fulflo might cause constipation. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind constipation is unknown. If you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then try to take laxative such as Isabgol and eat less spicy highly fibrous food.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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