Silodosin 8mg & Dutasteride 0.5mg Capsules (Sildocain-D)

What Are Silodosin and Dutasteride Capsules?

Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules are a prescription medicine for men with an enlarged prostate, a condition doctors call benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As the prostate grows with age, it presses on the urine tube. That leads to a weak stream, frequent trips to the toilet, and waking up several times at night to pass urine.

The capsule tackles the problem in two ways. Silodosin relaxes the muscles around the prostate and bladder opening, so urine flows more easily within days. Dutasteride works slowly in the background and shrinks the prostate itself over a few months. Together, they give quick relief now and longer-lasting control later.

Novalab Healthcare markets this composition under the brand name Sildocain-D. It is manufactured in WHO certified units and is available for PCD pharma franchise and third-party manufacturing.

Sildocain-D Capsule Composition and Product Details

Silodosin 8mg and Dutasteride 0.5mg Capsules Uses

This combination is prescribed for men with moderate to severe symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH), such as:

• Frequent urination, especially at night
• Weak or interrupted urine flow
• Difficulty starting to pass urine
• A feeling that the bladder hasn’t fully emptied
• A sudden, strong urge to urinate

Because dutasteride shrinks the prostate over time, it also lowers the chance of sudden inability to pass urine (acute urinary retention) and the need for prostate surgery later on.

This medicine is for men only. It does not treat prostate cancer, so a doctor will usually rule that out before starting it.

Silodosin and Dutasteride Capsules Uses in Hindi

साइलोडोसिन और ड्यूटास्टेराइड कैप्सूल का उपयोग पुरुषों में प्रोस्टेट ग्रंथि के बढ़ने (बीपीएच) के इलाज में किया जाता है। उम्र के साथ प्रोस्टेट बढ़ने पर पेशाब से जुड़ी ये परेशानियां होती हैं:

• बार-बार पेशाब आना, खासकर रात में
• पेशाब की धार कमज़ोर होना या रुक-रुक कर आना
• पेशाब शुरू करने में दिक्कत
• पेशाब के बाद भी ब्लैडर पूरा खाली न होने का एहसास

साइलोडोसिन कुछ ही दिनों में पेशाब के लक्षणों में राहत देता है, जबकि ड्यूटास्टेराइड धीरे-धीरे प्रोस्टेट का आकार कम करता है। ड्यूटास्टेराइड का पूरा असर 3 से 6 महीने में दिखता है। यह दवा केवल पुरुषों के लिए है और इसे डॉक्टर की सलाह से ही लेना चाहिए। गर्भवती महिलाएं इसके टूटे या लीक हुए कैप्सूल को न छुएं।

How Silodosin and Dutasteride Work Together

• Silodosin is an alpha-1A blocker. It relaxes the smooth muscle in the prostate and at the neck of the bladder. This opens up the passage and improves urine flow, usually within the first week.
• Dutasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It blocks the hormone DHT, which makes the prostate grow. Over 3 to 6 months, the prostate gets smaller, which treats the root cause of the problem.

Silodosin gives the patient relief early on, while dutasteride slowly works on the cause. That’s why doctors often prefer the combination over either medicine alone for men with a clearly enlarged prostate.

Benefits of Silodosin and Dutasteride Combination

• Two medicines in one capsule, taken just once a day
• Quick relief from urinary symptoms, thanks to silodosin
• Long-term shrinking of the prostate, thanks to dutasteride
• Lower risk of urinary retention and prostate surgery over time
• Better sleep, with fewer night-time trips to the toilet
• Silodosin acts mainly on the prostate, so it is less likely to lower blood pressure than older alpha blockers

Silodosin and Dutasteride Capsule Dosage

This capsule should be taken only as prescribed by a doctor. In general:

• The usual dose is one capsule once a day.
• Take it after a meal, at the same time every day.
• Swallow it whole with water. Don’t chew, crush or open the capsule.
• Keep taking it even when you feel better. Dutasteride needs several months to show its full effect.
• Don’t stop the medicine on your own. Talk to your doctor first.

Side Effects of Silodosin and Dutasteride Capsules

Common side effects include:

• Reduced or no semen during ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation). This is the most common one. It is harmless and goes away after the medicine is stopped.
• Dizziness, especially when standing up quickly
• Blocked or runny nose
• Loose stools
• Headache
• Lower sex drive or difficulty getting an erection
• Breast tenderness or enlargement

Rare but serious: fainting, swelling of the face or lips, skin rash, breast lumps or nipple discharge. If any of these happen, stop the medicine and see a doctor right away.

Who Should Not Take Silodosin and Dutasteride

This combination is not suitable for:

• Women and children. It is meant only for adult men.
• People who are allergic to silodosin, dutasteride or similar medicines such as finasteride
• People with severe kidney disease
• People with severe liver disease
• People taking strong antifungal, antibiotic or HIV medicines such as ketoconazole, itraconazole, clarithromycin or ritonavir

Precautions and Drug Interactions

• Pregnant women should not touch broken or leaking capsules. Dutasteride can pass through the skin and harm a male baby in the womb.
• Tell your doctor before a PSA test. Dutasteride lowers PSA levels by about half after six months, which can affect prostate cancer screening results.
• Tell your eye surgeon if you’re planning cataract surgery. Silodosin can cause a condition called floppy iris syndrome during the operation.
• Don’t donate blood while on this medicine, and for 6 months after the last dose.
• Be careful with erectile dysfunction medicines such as sildenafil or tadalafil, and with blood pressure medicines. Together, they can make blood pressure drop too low.
• Don’t take it with other alpha blockers such as tamsulosin or alfuzosin.
• Stand up slowly and avoid driving if you feel dizzy, especially in the first few days.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant women should avoid handling the capsules.

Silodosin and Dutasteride PCD Franchise

Urology is one of the steadiest segments a PCD partner can build on, and silodosin with dutasteride is a combination urologists prescribe regularly for enlarged prostate.

What makes this product different from most is how long patients stay on it. BPH doesn’t go away, so men take this capsule every day for months, often years. Once a patient’s symptoms settle on a brand, they tend to stay with it. For a distributor, that means the same doctors and chemists reorder month after month, without you having to sell the product again.

This product works best for partners who cover urology clinics, multi-speciality hospitals, general surgeons and the chemists near them. Areas with a larger population of men over 50 see the strongest demand.

Build a Complete Urology Range

Doctors don’t prescribe the same medicine to every BPH patient, so it helps to carry the options they reach for most. Alongside Sildocain-D, Novalab offers:

• Silodosin 8mg Capsules (Sildocain-8), for men who need quick symptom relief but don’t need prostate shrinking
• Tamsulosin + Dutasteride Tablets (Veldus-T), for doctors who prefer tamsulosin as the alpha blocker
• Flavoxate 200mg Tablets, for bladder spasms and painful urination
• Flavoxate + Ofloxacin Tablets (Urozet-O), for urinary infections with spasms

You can also browse our full range of products to add other therapies to your portfolio.

Getting Started

Call or WhatsApp +91 93713 00000, or use our contact page, and tell us your city. We’ll confirm whether monopoly rights are open in your area and share the urology product list with rates. To place your first order, you’ll need a valid drug license and GST number.

Every Sildocain-D capsule is made in WHO certified units, and Novalab Healthcare is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company based in Panchkula. If you’re in the tricity region, see our page on PCD pharma franchise in Panchkula.

Third Party Manufacturing of Silodosin and Dutasteride Capsules

Already have your own urology brand, or planning to launch one? Novalab can manufacture Silodosin 8mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg capsules under your label. You choose the brand name and packaging, and we handle production in WHO certified units.

FAQs on Silodosin and Dutasteride Capsules

What is the use of Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules?

They are used to treat an enlarged prostate (BPH) in men. They ease symptoms like frequent urination, a weak stream and waking up at night to pass urine.

What is the composition of Sildocain-D capsule?

Each Sildocain-D capsule contains Silodosin 8mg and Dutasteride 0.5mg.

Which brand of Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules does Novalab sell?

Novalab Healthcare sells Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules under the brand name Sildocain-D, at an MRP of ₹299 per strip of 10 capsules.

How long do Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules take to work?

Silodosin usually improves urine flow within the first week. Dutasteride takes 3 to 6 months to shrink the prostate and show its full effect.

When should Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules be taken?

Usually once a day after a meal, at the same time every day, or as your doctor advises. Swallow the capsule whole.

Can Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules be stopped once symptoms improve?

Not without asking your doctor. BPH is a long-term condition, and symptoms usually come back if the medicine is stopped. Most men need to keep taking it as advised.

Does Silodosin cause ejaculation problems?

Yes, it commonly causes reduced or no semen during ejaculation. This is harmless and goes away after the medicine is stopped.

Can women take Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules?

No. This medicine is only for men. Pregnant women should not even touch a broken or leaking capsule.

Are Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules available for PCD franchise?

Yes. Novalab offers this composition as Sildocain-D for PCD pharma franchise with monopoly rights across India. Call +91 93713 00000 to check availability in your area.

Do you offer third-party manufacturing for Silodosin and Dutasteride capsules?

Yes. Novalab manufactures Silodosin 8mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg capsules under your own brand name.