Veltam F 0.4 Mg + 5 Mg

Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)

What Is The Generic Name For Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg?

Tamsulosin+Finasteride is the generic version for Veltam F (0.4+5) mg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Veltam F (0.4+5) mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

• Veltam F

About Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride):

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg contains two active ingredients, Tamsulosin 0.4 mg, and Finasteride 5 mg, used for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Hair Loss. You can buy it from all the leading pharmacy, drugstores and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Intas Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Veltam F (0.4+5) mg.

Strength:

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg contains two active ingredients Tamsulosin 0.4 mg and Finasteride 5 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg is used in the treatment of:

• Benign Prostatic Hypertension
• Hair Loss

How Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride) Works?

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg has two active ingredients:

Tamsulosin is an alpha blocker which basically works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and Prostatic gland so urine is passed more easily.

Finasteride is a 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor which basically blocks the body's production of a male hormone in the scalp that stops hair growth, thereby reversing the balding process and preventing further hair loss

Before You Use Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Tamsulosin and Finasteride
• You do not take alcohol
• Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

What Should You Avoid While Taking Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

• You should avoid taking alcohol
• You should avoid Driving or Machine Operating Jobs
• You should strictly avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

You should avoid Veltam F (0.4+5) mg if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving
• You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Have Allergy to it
• Have Eye Problem or Cataract Surgery
• Have any Intestinal/Stomach Disease
• Have any Kidney/Liver Disease
• Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg contains two active ingredients, Tamsulosin and Finasteride, used in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Male Hair Loss. Veltam F (0.4+5) mg is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should always consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Veltam F (0.4+5) mg at a fixed time, with food. Do not consume larger or smaller amounts than Prescribed. It should be used by men only not by children and women.

How Much Of The Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride) to Be Used?

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Veltam F (0.4+5) mg. It is better to take the first dose of Veltam F (0.4+5) mg before bed to reduce symptomatic hypotension.

How To Take The Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

You are always advised to take Veltam F (0.4+5) mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a large amount or for a longer time than recommended. Complete effect of this medicine can be seen in 3 months.

Overdose?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

Missed Dose?

A missed dose of Veltam F (0.4+5) mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Veltam F (0.4+5) Mg (Tamsulosin+Finasteride)?

• Fever with Chills
• Cough
• Chest Pain
• Low Blood Pressure
• Dizziness
• Abnormal/Retrograde Ejaculation
• Headache
• Runny Nose
• Body pain
• Decreased interest in Sexual Intercourse

What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Veltam F (0.4+5) mg which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Diltiazem
• Erythromycin
• Ketoconazole

It interacts with few diseased conditions like:

• Erectile Dysfunctioning
• Cataract

Warning And Precaution:

Veltam F (0.4+5) mg should be used very cautiously in:

• Impaired Liver/Renal Function
• Hypersensitivity
• Hypotension
• Cataract Surgery
• Erectile Dysfunctioning
• It is not recommended for the Pediatric Population (below 6 years)
• Pregnant women as it may cause birth defects or can be fatal to your unborn baby
• Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

Things To Remember:

• It neither decreases the size of the Prostatic nor prevents it from growing; Patients will eventually need surgery to relieve their symptoms
• If you discontinue the medicine without completing the course or without getting any instruction, you may lose the hair you grew while on it.
• You should follow a regular exercise and proper diet schedule
• Keep out of reach of children
• Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

Indications:

Do not stop Veltam F (0.4+5) mg abruptly or do not take it for longer than recommended by your physician

Storage:

Store the Veltam F (0.4+5) mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.