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Silodosin

An alpha-blocker capsule that relieves urinary symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) symptoms

Common side effects

  • retrograde ejaculation
  • dizziness
  • diarrhoea
  • drop in blood pressure on standing
  • headache or stuffy nose

Cautions

  • not for severe kidney or liver impairment
  • can cause dizziness on standing, especially at first
  • tell your eye surgeon before cataract surgery
  • prostate cancer should be ruled out first

Interactions

  • strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole, clarithromycin, ritonavir) — contraindicated
  • other alpha-blockers — do not combine
  • ciclosporin and other strong P-gp inhibitors — not recommended
  • PDE5 inhibitors, e.g. sildenafil — low blood pressure risk

Pregnancy: not for use in women

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, silodosin capsule label, setid afbf4823-8663-4152-9346-ca42c7b7d722 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations7

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Silodal 4Mg CapCapsule4mg—POM
Silodocare 4Capsule ( Hard gelatin Capsule )4mg—POM
SilodosinTablet8mg—POM
SilodosinTablet4mg—POM
SilodosinCapsule4mg—POM
SilodosinCapsule8mg—POM
URYDOS-4Capsule4mgADK Company Pvt LtdPOM
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