Alfuzosin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Uroxatral;, Xatral

Proper Use of This Medicine

This medicine should be taken with food and with the same meal every day.

It is very important to not chew or crush the tablets.

Dosing - The dose of alfuzosin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of alfuzosin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • • Adults - 10 milligrams (mg) once a day taken after the same meal each day, tablets should be swallowed whole. Not for use in women.
    • Children - Not for use in children

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.