Geriflo: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Geriflo Information

Geriflo is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Geriflo have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Geriflo. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Geriflo are Dizziness, Fainting, Chills. Some other side effects of Geriflo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Geriflo 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.

It is also important to note that Geriflo has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Geriflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Geriflo related warnings section.

Geriflo is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Geriflo have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Geriflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Geriflo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Geriflo Benefits & Uses

Geriflo is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Geriflo 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.4 mg tamsulosin and 5 mg finasteride
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 0.4 mg tamsulosin and 5 mg finasteride

Geriflo Related Warnings

Is the use of Geriflo safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Geriflo. If you are pregnant, do not take Geriflo without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Geriflo safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Geriflo for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Geriflo on the Kidneys?

Geriflo is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Geriflo on the Liver?

Geriflo can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Geriflo on the Heart?

Geriflo is not harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Geriflo with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Diltiazem

Tacrolimus

Fluconazole

Tenofovir

Itraconazole

Geriflo Contraindications

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

Prostate Cancer
Low Blood Pressure
Glaucoma
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Prostate Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Geriflo

Is this Geriflo habit forming or addictive?

Geriflo is not addictive in nature.

Geriflo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Geriflo

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Geriflo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geriflo

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Geriflo with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Geriflo

Question over 4 years ago

Does Geriflo cause weight gain?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

No, Geriflo doesn't cause weight gain. Weight gain can be prevented or managed by eating small, frequent meals and adding some physical activity to the routine.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Geriflo work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Geriflo blocks receptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostate urethra, and bladder neck. When these receptors are blocked, smooth muscle relaxation occurs in the bladder neck and prostate, decreasing the urinary outflow resistance in men.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Geriflo?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Geriflo is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Geriflo cause retrograde ejaculation?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Geriflo doesn't cause retrograde ejaculation. Retrograde ejaculation occurs when there is an abnormal ejaculation, reduced ejaculate volume and ejaculation force, absence of seminal emission and backflow of the seminal fluid from the urethra to the bladder.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Geriflo used for kidney stones?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Geriflo is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Geriflo helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.