Silocap Information

Silocap, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Enlarged Prostate.

The correct dosage of Silocap depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Silocap as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Silocap go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Silocap has a Not Used By Women effect for pregnant women and Not Used By Women effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Silocap has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Silocap related warnings section.

Silocap is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Silocap are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Silocap with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Silocap, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Silocap Benefits & Uses
Silocap Dosage & How to Take
Silocap Side Effects
Silocap Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Silocap with Other Drugs
Silocap Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Silocap
Silocap Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Silocap Benefits & Uses

Silocap is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Silocap Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Silocap Related Warnings

Is the use of Silocap safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Silocap safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Silocap on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Silocap. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Silocap on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Silocap. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Silocap on the Heart?

Silocap may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Silocap with Other Drugs

Silocap should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Silocap Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Silocap unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Silocap

Is this Silocap habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Silocap.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Silocap you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Silocap only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Silocap cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Silocap Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Silocap

There is no information on the effects of taking Silocap with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Silocap

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Silocap with alcohol.

Unknown