Protam Sustained Release Capsule 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dosage is 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride once daily, administered orally after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole. Do not break or chew it.

This drug should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components. Patients with orthostatic hypotension may experience a worsening of symptoms if they take this drug, so it is better not to administer it. Patients with severe liver dysfunction should not use this drug as it may increase blood concentration. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not take this drug. Patients with severe kidney disease should use this drug cautiously as its blood concentration may increase. Elderly patients should take this drug with caution, especially those with impaired kidney function. Patients taking other antihypertensive medications or certain enzyme inhibitors should be cautious, as interactions with this drug may occur. Patients taking alpha-1 blockers should not use this drug except when absolutely necessary and with caution. Patients with a history of urinary syncope should also exercise caution when using this drug. This drug contains certain pigments; those allergic to them should use it cautiously. Symptoms such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, and diarrhea may occur during treatment, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a doctor is advised. Avoid excessive dosing as there is a risk of sudden blood pressure drop; move slowly when standing to be cautious of blood pressure changes. This drug helps relieve symptoms but is not a treatment for the underlying cause, so other treatment options should be considered if necessary. There may be dizziness when driving or working at heights, so caution is advised. Patients with a history of allergy to sulfa drugs should be particularly careful when taking this medication. This drug should not be chewed or opened, and it should be taken as prescribed. Keep out of reach of children, and take care not to transfer to other containers.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• herpes zoster
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• vertigo
• eye pain

This drug should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

An opaque yellow-orange hard capsule containing white to pale yellow pellets.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle