Alfutt 5mg Tablet

Alfutt 5mg Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Benign prostatic hyperplasia occurs due to the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, caused by the multiplication of cells. Benign prostatic hypertrophy/hyperplasia mostly occurs in older men.

Alfutt 5mg Tablet contains Alfuzosin that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) on the prostate gland, bladder and urethra (urine pipe). Alfutt 5mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate, reducing the narrowing of the urethra.

In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects will resolve gradually over time. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Avoid taking Alfutt 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to it. Rise slowly from a sitting/lying position as Alfutt 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness. Alfutt 5mg Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Alfutt 5mg Tablet, especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Alfutt 5mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Alfutt 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.

Alfutt 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The detailed uses of Alfutt 5mg Tablet are as follows:

• Treats BPH (enlarged prostate) : Alfutt 5mg Tablet helps manage symptoms of BPH in men, such as painful urination, difficulty urinating, incomplete bladder emptying, leakage of urine, and frequent or urgent need to urinate, especially at night.
• Improves Urine Flow: Alfutt 5mg Tablet relaxes the muscles of the bladder and prostate, thereby reducing pressure on the urethra and facilitating easier urination.
• Reduces Risk of Urinary Retention (UR): Alfutt 5mg Tablet helps lower the chances of postoperative UR after urologic surgery and reduces the need for urinary catheterisation due to acute UR.
• Delays Need for Prostate Surgery: By effectively controlling BPH symptoms, Alfutt 5mg Tablet can delay or reduce the need for surgical intervention in some cases.

• Alfutt 5mg Tablet should be taken with food or as advised by a doctor.
• Take Alfutt 5mg Tablet once daily with the same meal each day as advised by a doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

• Alfutt 5mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers.
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men.
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) on the prostate gland, bladder and urethra (urine pipe).
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate; this reduces the narrowing of the urethra.
• It helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass urine.
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia such as painful urination, difficulty in urination, excess urination, incomplete urination, leakage of urine, dribbling at the end of the urinary stream, and urgency in urination.

• Do not take Alfutt 5mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents.
• Also, avoid taking Alfutt 5mg Tablet if you are taking any other alpha-blockers, if you have postural hypotension or severe liver problems.
• Inform your doctor if you have angina, urinary tract infections or crystals in the formed water, high blood pressure, circulatory problems, heart problems; if you are due to undergo any surgery that requires anaesthesia; if you are older than 65years or if you get painful erections before or during the treatment that will not go away.
• Talk to your doctor before taking Alfutt 5mg Tablet if you are undergoing eye surgery.
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Alfutt 5mg Tablet, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
• Alfutt 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution.
• Avoid or limit alcohol consumption with Alfutt 5mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.
• Rise slowly from a sitting/lying position as Alfutt 5mg Tablet can cause dizziness or weakness.