Taminal Extended-Release Capsule 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.4mg orally once daily after a meal. This medicine must be swallowed whole and must not be crushed or chewed.

This medication should not be administered to patients who have had hypersensitivity reactions to this drug or its components. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should be cautious as symptoms may worsen with this medication. Patients with severe liver dysfunction may have increased blood concentration of this medication, so it should be avoided. Pregnant women or women who could become pregnant should not take this medication for safety reasons. Patients with severe renal impairment should use this medication carefully due to the risk of elevated concentration. Elderly patients may have different responses due to changes in physical function, necessitating caution. Patients taking PDE5 inhibitors or CYP3A4 inhibitors should be careful due to potential interactions. Patients who are taking antihypertensive medications should be closely monitored for changes in blood pressure as the risk of orthostatic hypotension may increase. Patients taking alpha-1 blockers should ideally avoid this medication, but it may be used cautiously in strictly necessary situations. Patients with a history of urinary syncope should also use this medication cautiously. This medication contains yellow #5, so patients who have had allergic reactions to this ingredient should be careful. During use, dizziness, headaches, indigestion, diarrhea, etc., may occur, and if severe, consultation with a physician is advised. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop excessively, so the prescribed dosage must be adhered to. This medication is not intended for causal treatment but for symptom relief, thus other treatment methods should be considered if it proves ineffective. Caution should be exercised while engaging in potentially hazardous activities such as driving or operating machinery due to possible dizziness and other side effects. Take out from PTP packaging and swallow whole; do not chew or open the capsule to prevent altering the efficacy. Keep out of reach of children, and avoid transferring to other containers.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• herpes zoster
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• lightheadedness
• eye pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius for safety. Proper storage maintains its efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a cloudy yellow-orange upper and lower part containing white to pale yellow pellets.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle