SILOTRIF 8MG CAPSULE is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH) in men. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition in which there is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to the multiplication of the cells, mostly in men above 50 years of age. The growth of the prostate gland is non-cancerous in nature. Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). SILOTRIF 8MG CAPSULE belongs to the group of medicines called alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia), mostly in men above 50 years of age. SILOTRIF 8MG CAPSULE works by blocking the receptors (alpha 1) located in the prostate, bladder and urethra (urine pipe), thereby relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate gland. This helps in relieving the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia and makes it easier to pass water, thereby increasing urine output and flow.