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These brands contain the same active ingredient (Silodosin). Strength and form may differ — confirm substitution with your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Indications & Uses
Silodel 4 is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
The recommended dose is Silodosin 8 mg taken by mouth once daily with a meal. For people with moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30 to 50 mL/min), the dose is one 4 mg capsule taken by mouth once daily with a meal.
Side Effects
The most common side effects are retrograde ejaculation, dizziness, diarrhoea, orthostatic hypotension, headache, nasopharyngitis and nasal congestion.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Postural hypotension, with or without symptoms such as dizziness, may develop when starting Relsin. Relsin should not be used together with any other alpha-blocker. Patients planning cataract surgery should be advised to tell their ophthalmologist that they are taking Relsin, because of the possibility of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS).
Contraindications
Silodosin should not be used in patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, in those taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) inhibitors at the same time (such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, itraconazole or ritonavir), or in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Silodosin.