About Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s
Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s belongs to the category of medicine known as alpha-blocker, used primarily for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia – BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It acts by relaxing prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site that results in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms. ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s does not cure prostate cancer.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s helps in getting relief from these symptoms.
ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH).
Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose, or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.
Women or children should not take Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. Please inform your doctor before starting ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, history of heart problem. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse especially when your partner is pregnant, as Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. You can donate blood 6 months after you have taken the last dose of Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. Patients taking Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases problems of penis erection, ejaculation and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.
Uses of Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary bladder outlet obstruction
Medicinal Benefits
Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. This decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.
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Side Effects of Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s
Most of the side effects of Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effects of ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose, or ejaculatory problems. Everyone doesn’t need to experience the above side effects. In case of any discomfort, speak with your doctor.
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of prostate cancer, or allergic to tamsulosin. For better results, ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s should be used 30 minutes after a meal. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s passes in semen and can affect pregnant women and the foetus (unborn child). So, it is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. Do not donate blood while taking Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s. Patients taking Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s is known to contra-indicate with antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, doxycycline), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine), antifungals (itraconazole and ketoconazole), blood pressure-lowering pills (atenolol, metoprolol, prazosin, terazosin), pain killers (diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin).
Drug-Food Interaction: ContifloIcon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s is known to interact when taken along with alcohol. Also, keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you are using while taking Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Contiflo Icon 0.4 mg Tablet 10’s may interact if you have glaucoma, liver/kidney disease, hypotension (low blood pressure).
