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Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

DUTASTERIDE-0.5MG + TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE-0.4MG

Uses:

<p>Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet is used in the treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The detailed uses of Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): </strong>Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet helps to manage symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH), like difficulty urinating, and improves quality of life.</li><li><strong>Acute urinary retention: </strong>Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet treats acute urinary retention by relaxing prostate muscles and shrinking the prostate gland, thereby improving urine flow.</li><li><strong>Management of urinary symptoms:</strong> Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet helps to relieve symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, weak urine flow, and incomplete bladder emptying.</li><li><strong>Support for bladder function: </strong>Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet supports bladder function, particularly in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), by relaxing bladder muscles, improving urinary tract health.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet is a combination medication used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland in men.
  • It helps improve symptoms such as difficulty in starting urination, weak urine stream, frequent or urgent need to urinate (especially at night), and incomplete bladder emptying.
  • Dutasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, lowers levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone responsible for prostate growth. This leads to a gradual shrinkage of the enlarged prostate, relieving pressure on the urinary tract.
  • Tamsulosin hydrochloride, an alpha-blocker, relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine and reducing urinary obstruction.
  • Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet reduces the risk of acute urinary retention (sudden inability to urinate) and lowers the likelihood of needing prostate surgery.
  • The combination of two different mechanisms provides more effective and sustained symptom relief compared to either drug used alone.
  • Overall, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet significantly improves urinary flow and quality of life in men with BPH and helps slow the progression of the disease.

FAQs

Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland).

Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet contains Dutasteride and Tamsulosin hydrochloride. Tamsulosin hydrochloride makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the prostate gland muscles. On the other hand, Dutasteride reduces the size of the enlarged prostate gland by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, thereby relieving the symptoms of urinary incontinence that minimises the need for prostate surgery and the risk of acute urinary retention.

No, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet does not cure urinary bladder cancer. It just helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet . Even if you stop taking Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet , wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

The expiration date of any drug is the last day the manufacturer guarantees the drug's full potency. Discuss with your doctor, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet can be taken 15-20 days after the expiry date, given the shape, colour, and state of the tablet has not changed. If you find any slight change in the form of medicine, please do not consume it.

Yes, in some cases, sexual problems (like decreased sexual interest/ability/libido, ejaculation problems, decreased sperm/semen amount), testis pain/swelling, increased breast size or breast tenderness in the male might occur. Sexual problems in a male may continue even after stopping the intake of Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet . However, if any of these side effects persist, tell your doctor promptly.

Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet is known to be harmful to men below the age of 18, childbearing women, and patients with known allergies to any of the components of Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet .

Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet should be used with caution and only if prescribed by the doctor in the elderly. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The doctor will determine the duration of the treatment based on your condition.

Yes, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet is effective if taken as advised by the doctor for the prescribed duration.

Yes, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet may cause dizziness in some people. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position as doing so may cause lightheadedness; instead, lie down and get up only when you feel better.

Let the doctor know if you have liver problems or if you are due to undergo cataract surgery. Women and children should not handle Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet if they are leaking, as it can be absorbed through the skin. It is advised to use a condom during sexual intercourse during treatment with Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet . Avoid donating blood while taking Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet and for at least 6 months after your last dose.

Yes, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet is usually a safe and well-tolerated medicine if taken as advised by the doctor.

No, do not take a higher dose than the recommended dose of Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet , as it might cause an overdose. Take Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet only according to the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

Store Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet at room temperature, protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Yes, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet may cause ejaculation problems, such as difficulty ejaculating or a decrease in the amount of semen released during sex. Please talk to the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Yes, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet may cause priapism (persistent painful erection of the penis). However, it is a very rare side effect of Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet which may not be experienced by everyone taking Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet . Consult the doctor if you experience a painful erection that lasts for more than 4 hours.

No, Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet should not be used if you are due to undergo cataract surgery. Your doctor may ask you to stop taking Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet for a while before your operation to prevent complications during the surgery.

Limit fizzy drinks, alcohol, caffeine and artificial sweeteners, drink less fluid in the evening, remember to empty your bladder whenever you have the urge to pee, and include fibre-rich food in your diet.

The most common side effects of Fensotam-D 0.4/0.5 Tablet are dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, sexual problems (decreased sex drive or libido), runny/stuffy nose, reduced amount of semen/sperm), testicle pain/swelling, increased breast size or breast tenderness. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.