SILODOSIN NOUCOR 8 mg HARD CAPSULES

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient

SILODOSIN NOUCOR 8 MG HARD CAPSULES EFG

silodosin

Read the package leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medication has been prescribed to you only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
• If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the package leaflet:

1. What is Silodosin Noucor and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before taking Silodosin Noucor
3. How to take Silodosin Noucor
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Silodosin Noucor
6. Package contents and additional information

1. What is Silodosin Noucor and what is it used for

What is silodosin

Silodosin belongs to a group of medications called alpha1A adrenergic receptor blockers.

Silodosin is selective for receptors located in the prostate, bladder, and urethra. By blocking these receptors, it causes relaxation of the smooth muscle of these tissues. This makes it easier for you to urinate and alleviates your symptoms.

What is silodosin used for

Silodosin is used in adult men to treat urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), such as:

• difficulty starting urination
• feeling of not emptying the bladder completely
• need to urinate more frequently, even at night

2. Before taking Silodosin Noucor

Do not take silodosin

if you are allergic to silodosin or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take this medication:

• If you are going to have eye surgery for cataracts, it is essential that you inform your ophthalmologist immediately that you are using or have previously used silodosin. This is because some patients treated with this type of medication have experienced a loss of muscle tone in the iris (the colored part of the eye) during this type of surgery. The ophthalmologist may then take appropriate precautions regarding the medical and surgical techniques to be used. Ask your doctor if it is necessary to postpone or temporarily interrupt treatment with silodosin when you are going to undergo cataract surgery.

• If you have ever fainted or felt dizzy when standing up, inform your doctor before taking silodosin.

When taking silodosin, dizziness and, occasionally, fainting may occur when standing up, especially when starting treatment or if you are taking other medications that lower blood pressure. If this happens, sit or lie down immediately until the symptoms disappear and inform your doctor as soon as possible (see also the section "Driving and using machines").

• If you have severe liver problems, you should not take silodosin, as it has not been evaluated in this situation.

• If you have kidney problems, ask your doctor for advice.

If your kidney problems are moderate, your doctor will start treatment with silodosin with caution and possibly with a lower dose (see section 3 "Dosage"). If your kidney problems are severe, you should not take this medication.

• Since benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms, your doctor will examine you to rule out prostate cancer before starting treatment with silodosin. Silodosin is not used to treat prostate cancer.

• Treatment with this medication may lead to abnormal ejaculation (reduced amount of semen expelled during sexual intercourse), which may temporarily affect male fertility. This effect disappears after stopping treatment with silodosin. Inform your doctor if you are planning to have children.

Children and adolescents

Do not give this medication to children and adolescents under 18 years of age, as there are no relevant indications for this age group.

Taking silodosin with other medications

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or may need to take any other medication.

Inform your doctor in particular if you are taking:

• medications that lower blood pressure (especially alpha1 blockers, such as prazosin or doxazosin), as there may be a potential risk that the effect of these medications increases during the use of this medication.
• antifungal medications (such as ketoconazole or itraconazole), medications used for HIV/AIDS (such as ritonavir), or medications used after transplants to prevent organ rejection (such as cyclosporine), as these medications may increase blood levels of silodosin.
• medications used to treat erection problems (such as sildenafil or tadalafil), as their concurrent use with silodosin may lead to a slight decrease in blood pressure.
• medications for epilepsy or rifampicin (a medication used to treat tuberculosis), as the effect of silodosin may be reduced.

Driving and using machines

Do not drive or operate machines if you feel faint, dizzy, or sleepy, or if you have blurred vision.

3. How to take Silodosin Noucor

Follow the administration instructions for this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

The recommended dose is one 8 mg silodosin capsule per day, taken orally.

Take the capsule always with food, preferably at the same time each day. Do not break or chew the capsule; swallow it whole, preferably with a glass of water.

Patient with kidney problems

If you have moderate kidney problems, your doctor may prescribe a different dose. For this purpose, the 4 mg silodosin hard capsules presentation is available.

If you take more silodosin than you should

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount taken. If you feel dizzy or weak, inform your doctor immediately.

If you forget to take silodosin

You can take the capsule later the same day if you forget to take it before. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed capsule.

If you stop taking silodosin

If you stop treatment, your symptoms may reappear.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medications, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following allergic reactions, as their consequences could be serious: swelling of the face or throat, difficulty breathing, feeling of fainting, itching of the skin, or hives.

The most common side effect is a reduction in the amount of semen expelled during sexual intercourse. This effect disappears after stopping treatment with silodosin. Inform your doctor if you are planning to have children.

Dizziness, including dizziness when standing up, and, occasionally, fainting may occur.

If you feel weak or dizzy, sit or lie down immediately until the symptoms disappear. If you experience dizziness when standing up or fainting, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

Silodosin may cause complications during cataract surgery (eye surgery for cataracts; see section "Warnings and precautions").

It is essential that you inform your ophthalmologist immediately if you are using or have previously used silodosin.

Possible side effects are listed below:

Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

• Abnormal ejaculation (a smaller or negligible amount of semen is expelled during sexual intercourse; see section "Warnings and precautions")

Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• Dizziness, including dizziness when standing up (see also above in this section)
• Nasal congestion or obstruction
• Diarrhea

Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• Decreased sexual desire
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection
• Increased heart rate
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction affecting the skin, such as rash, itching, hives, and drug-induced rash

Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)

• Rapid or irregular heartbeats (called palpitations)
• Fainting/Loss of consciousness

Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• Other allergic reactions with swelling of the face or throat

Frequency not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

• Flaccid pupil during cataract surgery (see also above in this section)

Tell your doctor if you notice that your sexual intercourse is affected.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this package leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medicines Agency's website: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Silodosin Noucor

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the carton and blister after "EXP". The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store above 30°C.

Keep the blister in the carton to protect it from light.

Do not use this medication if you notice that the packaging is damaged.

Medications should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return the packaging and any unused medication to the pharmacy. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medication. This will help protect the environment.

6. Package contents and additional information

Composition of Silodosin Noucor

The active ingredient is silodosin.

The other ingredients are mannitol, pregelatinized corn starch, sodium lauryl sulfate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide (E171).

Ink: shellac, black iron oxide (E172), potassium hydroxide

Appearance of the product and package contents

White gelatin hard capsule, size 0, printed with an "S" on the cap and an "8" on the body.

Silodosin Noucor is available in packs of 30, 50, 100 capsules. Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing authorization holder

NOUCOR HEALTH, S.A.

Avda. Camí Reial, 51-57

08184 Palau-solità i Plegamans (Barcelona)

Spain

Manufacturer

NOUCOR HEALTH, S.A.

Avda. Camí Reial, 51-57

08184 Palau-solità i Plegamans (Barcelona)

Spain

This medication is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:

Portugal: Silodosina Noucor 8 mg capsules

Date of the last revision of this package leaflet: January 2019

Other sources of information

Detailed information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es.