Fulflo 10mg Tablet is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.

is used to treat difficulties in passing urine in patients with enlarged prostate gland

Uses of Fulflo Tablet

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benefits of Fulflo Tablet

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Fulflo 10mg Tablet works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Side effects of Fulflo Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fulflo

Upper respiratory tract infection
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Impotence

How to use Fulflo Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fulflo 10mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Fulflo Tablet works

Fulflo 10mg Tablet is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Fulflo 10mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Fulflo 10mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Fulflo 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Fulflo 10mg Tablet is not indicated for women.

Driving

UNSAFE

Fulflo 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fulflo 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fulflo 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Fulflo 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fulflo 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Fulflo 10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate and severe liver disease.

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Quick tips

Fulflo 10mg Tablet helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It does not decrease the size of the prostate.
Fulflo 10mg Tablet must be taken with food.
You will feel better within hours or days of starting the treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks.
Fulflo 10mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
If you are scheduled to undergo an eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Fulflo 10mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinazoline Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Uroselective adrenergic receptor(α1a) antagonist

Patient concerns

What is hyperplasia nd wht a treatment

Dr. Banashree Majumdar

Dermatology

Mr. PATIENT is not a medical condition, it's just a histological term mentioned in pathology reports

Sir please advice PSA very rise

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

It's benign enlargement of prostate

User feedback

Patients taking Fulflo 10mg Tablet

Once A Day

100%

What are you using Fulflo Tablet for?

Benign prosta*

100%

*Benign prostatic hyperplasia

How much was the improvement?

Poor

100%

What were the side-effects while using Fulflo 10mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Fulflo Tablet?

With food

100%

Please rate Fulflo 10mg Tablet on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

FAQs

Does Fulflo 10mg Tablet shrink the prostate?

No, Fulflo 10mg Tablet does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to alpha-blocker class of medicines. It works by relaxing muscles of bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Can Fulflo 10mg Tablet cause erectile dysfunction?

No, Fulflo 10mg Tablet does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated you may not be able to get an erection in the future.

When should I take Fulflo 10mg Tablet?

Fulflo 10mg Tablet should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.

Does Fulflo 10mg Tablet have any effect on liver?

In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Fulflo 10mg Tablet once or twice daily.

Can Fulflo 10mg Tablet be taken by old or elderly people?

Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure.

Can Fulflo 10mg Tablet affect my eyes?

In rare cases, Fulflo 10mg Tablet may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery, if you are to be operated for cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Fulflo 10mg Tablet. Your doctor may perform surgery differently and complications can be prevented.

Can the use of sildenafil or vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Fulflo 10mg Tablet?

Extreme care should be taken if you are taking sildenafil or vardenafil along with Fulflo 10mg Tablet. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure which can be serious. Inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.

What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Fulflo 10mg Tablet?

Fulflo 10mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.

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