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Time S Sustained Release Tablets 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Time S Sustained Release Tablets 0.2 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.2mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201503955 · Approved 2015.06.18 · Insurance code 652903780

Summary

Main use
Improvement of urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Take 0.2 mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Seoul Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Improvement of urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • Urinary disorders
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This medication is used to improve urinary disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take

Adult dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. First, it must not be administered to patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. Second, it should be avoided in patients with orthostatic hypotension as symptoms may worsen. Third, patients with severe liver impairment should avoid this medication as blood concentration may increase. Fourth, women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Fifth, patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid this medication due to the lactose content. Patients with severe kidney impairment, elderly patients, and those taking certain medications should use this medication with caution. Particularly, those taking antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, or alpha-1 blockers should be aware of potential interactions that could cause blood pressure decrease or other side effects. This medication can lower blood pressure; thus, overdose poses risks, and dizziness or fainting may occur upon standing, so care should be taken when changing positions. Additionally, this medication only alleviates symptoms and is not a cure, so if symptoms persist, other treatment methods should be considered. Various side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, itching, rash, nausea, abdominal pain may occur, and any unusual symptoms should prompt immediate consultation with a physician. Particularly, serious side effects like persistent erection must be reported to healthcare professionals. This medication should not be chewed or opened, and must be taken as directed. Also, keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to other containers. Finally, this medication has no indications for women or children, and its safety has not been established for use in these populations. For elderly patients, it should be initiated at a low dose while monitoring their condition.

Side effects

  • Fainting
  • loss of consciousness
  • dizziness
  • abnormal sense of balance
  • orthostatic dizziness
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • nervousness
  • insomnia
  • decreased libido
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  • anxiety
  • numbness
  • tachycardia
  • hypotension
  • orthostatic hypotension
  • palpitations
  • arrhythmia
  • rash
  • itching
  • urticaria
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • discomfort in the stomach area
  • heaviness in the stomach
  • stomach pain
  • loss of appetite
  • thirst
  • constipation
  • diarrhea
  • dental disorders
  • swallowing difficulties
  • liver disorders
  • jaundice
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • burning sensation in the throat
  • general fatigue
  • nasal congestion
  • nosebleed
  • edema
  • urinary incontinence
  • taste disturbances
  • gynecomastia
  • priapism
  • infection
  • lethargy
  • back pain
  • chest pain
  • rhinitis
  • pharyngitis
  • increased cough
  • sinusitis
  • abnormal ejaculation
  • amblyopia
  • intraoperative iris hypotension syndrome
  • blurred vision
  • visual impairment
  • erythema multiforme
  • exfoliative dermatitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • phototoxic reactions
  • discomfort in the chest
  • difficulty breathing
  • impotence
  • flushing
  • tinnitus
  • tongue skin disorders
  • lip skin disorders
  • facial skin disorders
  • angioedema
  • skin peeling
  • rarely priapism
  • cataracts
  • glaucoma
  • cholangitis
  • shoulder girdle syndrome
  • male reproductive organ abscess
  • reproductive dysfunction
  • inguinal hernia
  • colitis
  • kidney stones
  • hematuria
  • dysuria
  • frequent urination
  • neurogenic bladder
  • urinary stones
  • abdominal pain
  • acute abdominal pain
  • small bowel diverticulitis
  • bloody stools
  • abdominal distension
  • erectile dysfunction
  • impotence
  • prostatitis
  • periorbital edema
  • low back pain
  • general weakness
  • foreign body sensation
  • peripheral edema
  • tremors
  • myelopathy
  • Parkinson's disease
  • fractures
  • acute alcohol poisoning
  • hyperlipidemia
  • prostate cancer
  • angina
  • hypertension
  • mental illness
  • transient ischemic attack
  • cough

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air or moisture, and it is safe to keep it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. By following these storage directions, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained and degradation can be prevented.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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