Idowu Abdullahi
The Managing Director of Superior Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ike Okeke, has disclosed that its new product, Flowel and Flowel Plus, has been certified effective and endorsed by experts to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, known better as prostate enlargement.
Speaking on the sidelines at the recently concluded 29th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the Association of Urological Surgeons, Nigeria, held in Enugu, Okeke explained that both products work well in tackling BHP.
According to him, flowel stops frequent urination while Flowel Plus shrinks the size of the prostate gland.
He explained that Flowel and Flowel Plus were highly efficacious in reducing or eliminating frequent nighttime and daytime urination, reducing the urgency of urination, improving the free flow of urine and reducing prostate size, and reducing or eliminating complications of prostate enlargement.
He said, “Both drugs remove the social stigma of clinical signs of prostate enlargement, increase confidence in the man and prevent the need for surgery in some patients. Most urologists and general practice doctors rely on Flowel and Flowel Plus to take care of their patients. Flowel and
“Flowel Plus is the most prescribed BPH drug in the market currently indicating the confidence the doctors have in our brand. Flowel and Flowel Plus are not indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer.”
He added, “Enlarged prostate or BPH is a medical condition in men 45 yrs and above whereby the prostate gland is enlarged, thereby limiting the free flow of urine. It is characterised by frequent urination, urgency of urination, and waking up at night to urinate 3 to 4 times a night. At weddings and important occasions, such men are always in and out of restrooms urinating.
“Flowel stops the frequent urination while flowel plus shrinks the size of the prostate gland, thereby allowing free flow of urine. If prostate enlargement is left untreated, it will lead to high blood pressure, kidney failure and stoppage of urine flow, a medical emergency that can lead to death.”
Okeke disclosed that products were produced in India with high-quality standards and in a factory that is US FDA-inspected.
Debunking the myth surrounding BPH, Okeke said the condition doesn’t equate to a death sentence, adding that it is 100 per cent curable if detected early.
He explained that BHP was not the same as prostate cancer, adding that prostate cancer might mimic the signs of BPH because the symptoms are similar.
“It is a chronic disease of aging. If you are a man and you live long enough, you will get it. Herbs and vitamins will not help with BPH once established. You can live a full life with BPH if it is well-managed. BPH is not a death sentence.
“Prostate cancer is 100% curable if discovered early enough. Taking out the prostate gland by surgery or radiation or chemotherapy early enough in the initial phase of prostate cancer will resolve most issues and lead to a full life.
“However, because our people do not take prostate health seriously and do not do annual checkups, prostate cancer develops unchecked until it begins to show up as BPH or worse. By the time prostate cancer is diagnosed in our health institutions, the patient is at stage 3 or stage 4. At this stage, it requires more money and expensive medication to initiate and continue therapy. The 10-year survival rate for such patients is very low,” the pharmacist said.
Endorsing the products, a Consultant Urologist at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Dr Okwudili Calistus Amu, said Flowel and Flowel Plus were known for their effectiveness.
“Flowel (Tamsulosin) and Flowel Plus (Tamsulosin combined with Dutasteride) are excellent options for treating prostate conditions. Many of our patients have reported positive results after using these products. In fact, some go ahead to purchase the medications on their own after seeing the benefits firsthand,” the expert said.
Commenting on Superior Pharmaceutical’s strides, the consultant urologist said “They have been wonderful in terms of providing reliable and effective solutions for prostate health. I look forward to continuing our work together.”
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