Contiflo Icon Tablet

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Contiflo Icon Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 130
10 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 130
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Contiflo Icon Information

Contiflo Icon, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Enlarged Prostate are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Contiflo Icon is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Contiflo Icon have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Contiflo Icon are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Contiflo Icon's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Contiflo Icon has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Contiflo Icon related warnings section.

Contiflo Icon can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Contiflo Icon in conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Glaucoma. Other contraindications of Contiflo Icon have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Contiflo Icon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Contiflo Icon, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Contiflo Icon Benefits & Uses

Contiflo Icon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Contiflo Icon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Male)
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric
  • Disease: Enlarged Prostate
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Contiflo Icon Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Contiflo Icon safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Contiflo Icon during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

    Unknown
  • Is the use of Contiflo Icon safe during breastfeeding?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Contiflo Icon in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

    Unknown
  • What is the effect of Contiflo Icon on the Kidneys?


    Contiflo Icon is not harmful for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Contiflo Icon on the Liver?


    Contiflo Icon does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Contiflo Icon on the Heart?


    Contiflo Icon is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Contiflo Icon with Other Drugs

Contiflo Icon should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Contiflo Icon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Contiflo Icon unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Contiflo Icon

  • Is this Contiflo Icon habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Contiflo Icon has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Contiflo Icon since it will not make you feel sleepy.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Contiflo Icon only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Contiflo Icon is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Contiflo Icon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Contiflo Icon


    You can take Contiflo Icon with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Contiflo Icon


    Consumption of alcohol and Contiflo Icon together may have severe effects on your health.

    Severe


Frequently asked Questions about Contiflo Icon

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Contiflo Icon?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Contiflo Icon is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Contiflo Icon work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Contiflo Icon blocks receptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostate urethra, and bladder neck. When these receptors are blocked, smooth muscle relaxation occurs in the bladder neck and prostate, decreasing the urinary outflow resistance in men.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Contiflo Icon cause allergy?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Contiflo Icon may cause an allergic reaction causing hives, rash, and itching. It may also cause swelling of the eyes, tongue, lips, arms, ankles, throat, feet and lower legs. If you suffer from any of these reactions, please inform your doctor immediately. He may ask you to discontinue using Contiflo Icon. 

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Contiflo Icon?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Contiflo Icon. It should be used strictly under a doctor's supervisions and one must comply with all the recommendations. One must not take more or less of Contiflo Icon or take it more or less frequently as per his/her will. In some people, however, Contiflo Icon may cause certain side effects like blurred vision, sleepiness, difficulty in ejaculating, sore throat, weakness, etc. Please inform your doctor if you suffer from any of these side effects. 

Question over 5 years ago

Is Contiflo Icon used for kidney stones?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Yes, Contiflo Icon is used for the expulsion of large kidney stones. It is presumed that Contiflo Icon helps in expulsion of kidney stones by relaxing the ureter and reducing the ureteral spasm which allows easy passage of the stone.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Flomax® (tamsulosin hydrochloride)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142-143

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1172-1173

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