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Silozen 8 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Silozen 8 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. It contains Silodosin, which works by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow. In some cases, it may cause common side effects such as ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

SILODOSIN-8MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

EVERVITAL LIFESCIENCES

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Silozen 8 Tablet

Silozen 8 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells, mostly in men above 50 years of age.

Silozen 8 Tablet contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. 

Silozen 8 Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose, and sudden lowering in blood pressure. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

You are advised to take Silozen 8 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. Take this medication by mouth with or as directed by your doctor. Your physician will decide the dose of the medicine based on the severity of your condition.

Avoid taking Silozen 8 Tablet if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure or liver or kidney disease. Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially pregnant or breastfeeding women. Silozen 8 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Silozen 8 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Uses of Silozen 8 Tablet

Silozen 8 Tablet is used in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in men. The detailed uses of Silozen 8 Tablet are as follows:<br/>

  • Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Silozen 8 Tablet helps reduce prostate size by blocking the production of hormones responsible for its growth, and also improves urinary flow, reducing symptoms such as difficulty urinating, frequent urges, and a weak urine stream.<br/>
  • Relaxation of Bladder and Prostate Muscles: Silozen 8 Tablet works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate, making urination easier and helps relieve urinary discomfort associated with an enlarged prostate.<br/>
  • Prevention of Urinary Blockage: Silozen 8 Tablet reduces the risk of complete urinary obstruction, which can occur if BPH is left untreated and helps maintain normal urinary function over time.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Take Silozen 8 Tablet with food or as advised by your doctor. • It is advised to take Silozen 8 Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration. • Swallow Silozen 8 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Silozen 8 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
  • Silozen 8 Tablet helps alleviate the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia, making it easier to pass urine and thereby increasing urine output and flow. 

How Silozen 8 Tablet Works

Silozen 8 Tablet contains ‘Silodosin’ that works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Silozen 8 Tablet
Here are the 7 step-by-step strategies to manage the side effect of "inability to sleep" caused by medication usage:
  • Prepare for a restful night's sleep: Develop a calming pre-sleep routine, like reading or meditation, to help your body relax and prepare for sleep.
  • Create a sleep-conducive Environment: Make bedroom a sleep haven by ensuring it is quiet, dark and calm.
  • Follow a Sleep Schedule: Go to bed and get up at the same time every day to help regulate your body's internal clock and increase sleep quality.
  • Try relaxing techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness meditation and any others.
  • Limit stimulating activities before bedtime: Avoid stimulating activities before bedtime to improve sleep quality.
  • Monitor Progress: Keep track of your sleep patterns to identify areas for improvement.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If these steps don't improve your sleep, consult a doctor for further guidance and therapy.

What if I have taken an overdose of Silozen 8 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Silozen 8 Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include fainting, dizziness, blurred vision or lightheadedness. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Silozen 8 Tablet if you are allergic to it, any alpha 1 blockers or any of the components in Silozen 8 Tablet .
  • Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver or kidney disease.
  • It is advised to talk to your doctor before taking Silozen 8 Tablet if you are undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) as cases of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) have been found.
  • Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially pregnant women or breastfeeding mothers.
  • Silozen 8 Tablet should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
  • Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness, so avoid or limit alcohol consumption and driving, as it could lead to increased dizziness.
  • It is always important to check the expiry of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SilodosinBoceprevir
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SilodosinKetoconazole
Critical

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SilodosinBoceprevir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Boceprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Boceprevir and Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinKetoconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Silozen 8 Tablet with Ketoconazole may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Ketoconazole with Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinFosamprenavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Fosamprenavir and Silozen 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fosamprenavir with Silozen 8 Tablet together i not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinTelithromycin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Telithromycin and Silozen 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects like extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Telithromycin and Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Saquinavir and Silozen 8 Tablet may increase the effects of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Saquinavir with Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However consult the doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity) may also increase, nasal congestion, heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinItraconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Itraconazole with Silozen 8 Tablet can increase the blood levels and effects of Silozen 8 Tablet, which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure and increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Itraconazole with Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinNefazodone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Nefazodone and Silozen 8 Tablet together can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nefazodone with Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, or heart palpitation. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
SilodosinNelfinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Nelfinavir and Silozen 8 Tablet can increase the effect of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects including extremely low blood pressure, increased heart rate.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Nelfinavir and Silozen 8 Tablet together is not recommended but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs - like dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinVoriconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Co-administration of Silozen 8 Tablet together with Voriconazole, may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silozen 8 Tablet which may lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Voriconazole and Silozen 8 Tablet is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, headache, heart palpitation-call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
SilodosinPosaconazole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Silozen 8 Tablet:
Coadministration of Silozen 8 Tablet and posaconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Silozen 8 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Posaconazole and Silozen 8 Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, nasal congestion, and headache. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Urinate as soon as you feel the urge.
  • Avoid excess caffeine and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Practice kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles.
  • Reduce stress levels by doing yoga or meditation. Nervousness can increase the frequency of urination.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

BPH AGENTS

Silozen 8 Tablet Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid or limit alcohol consumption while taking Silozen 8 Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Silozen 8 Tablet is intended for use in men only; women should not take Silozen 8 Tablet , especially breastfeeding women.

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Driving

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience dizziness.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Silozen 8 Tablet should not be used if you have severe liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Dose adjustment may be necessary. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Silozen 8 Tablet should not be given to children as the safety and efficacy have not been established.

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FAQs

Silozen 8 Tablet is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men.

Silozen 8 Tablet works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) on the prostate gland, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass urine.

Silozen 8 Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness in rare cases. So, drive only if you are alert and avoid driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.

Silozen 8 Tablet may affect fertility as it causes ejaculation disorders such as retrograde ejaculation (orgasm with less or no semen) and anejaculation (inability to ejaculate semen). However, this is a temporary effect as is reversible on discontinuation of Silozen 8 Tablet . Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Silozen 8 Tablet . Drink lots of fluids and eat non-spicy food if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Orthostatic hypotension could be a side-effect of Silozen 8 Tablet . Orthostatic hypotension is a sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing. If you experience this, do not try to stand up suddenly or start walking, instead lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better. People taking Silozen 8 Tablet are advised to regularly monitor their blood pressure levels to avoid such unpleasant events.

Do not take Silozen 8 Tablet after expiry. Expiry refers to the last date the manufacturer guarantees the potency (strength) of the medicine. Check the expiry date regularly and dispose of the medicine properly post expiry date.

Silozen 8 Tablet causes ejaculation disorders which could result in decreased erectile function. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

No, Silozen 8 Tablet does not cause high blood pressure. In some cases, it might cause low blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing up suddenly.

Let your doctor know if you have had cataract surgery or are due to undergo cataract surgery, as Silozen 8 Tablet may affect the pupil of the eye during cataract surgery. In some cases, intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS, loss of muscle tone in the iris) has been found.

Silozen 8 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by the doctor. Take Silozen 8 Tablet with a meal at around the same time daily.

It is advised to take Silozen 8 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition.

Silozen 8 Tablet may cause hypotension (low blood pressure), especially during the initial doses. Regularly monitor blood pressure and be cautious while driving or operating machinery.

Silozen 8 Tablet contains Silodosin, which belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Consult the doctor before taking sildenafil with Silozen 8 Tablet as combining these two medicines can lower the blood pressure and increase the risk of lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting, headache, flushing and nasal congestion.

Side effects of Silozen 8 Tablet include ejaculation disorders (orgasm with reduced or no sperm), dizziness, diarrhoea, stuffy nose (nasal congestion), and orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering in blood pressure leading to dizziness on standing). Talk to your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

403, Vishala Empire, Ranasan Toll Plaza, Naroda - Muthia, Ahmedabad - 382330. Gujarat
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Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 23, 2025 | 1:38 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.hpra.ie/img/uploaded/swedocuments/43c4ae37-d929-4bb5-b0eb-84a7405b8d2c.pdf
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a609002.html
  3. https://www.drugs.com/cdi/silodosin.html
  4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2013/022206s012lbl.pdf

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