Tamsulosin Sustained-Release Tablets 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.2 mg orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients with an allergy to this medication or its ingredients should not take it, nor should those with orthostatic hypotension who may experience sudden drops in blood pressure. Patients with severely impaired liver function or women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with genetic issues that prevent the digestion of lactose should also avoid this medication. Elderly patients or those with severe kidney disease, as well as patients taking certain antihypertensive drugs, alpha-1 blockers, or PDE5 inhibitors, should use this medication with caution. Particularly, patients on alpha-1 blockers generally should not use this medication, but it may be used carefully only when absolutely necessary. This medication can lower blood pressure and may cause symptoms such as dizziness or fainting, so it is important to monitor one's condition while taking it. Working at heights or driving can be dangerous due to dizziness. Various side effects can occur with this medication, including gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rash, itching, headache, drowsiness, lowered blood pressure, and abnormal heart rhythms. In rare cases, prolonged erections may occur, which require prompt treatment. This medication can interact with antihypertensives, certain antibiotics, antifungals, some cardiac medications, and certain psychiatric drugs, so caution is needed when taken together. Pregnant women and children under 18 should not use this medication, and elderly patients should start with a lower dose considering renal function. When taking this medication, do not chew or open the capsule, and follow the prescribed method for safe consumption. Keep it out of reach of children, and do not transfer the medication to other containers. Lastly, this medication is a symptomatic treatment and not a cure for the underlying disease, so other treatment options should be considered if symptoms do not improve.

• Fainting
• loss of consciousness
• dizziness
• balance disturbances
• orthostatic dizziness
• headache
• drowsiness
• nervousness
• insomnia
• decreased libido

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture infiltration. It is best kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding places that are too hot or too cold.

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle