Alunal Extended-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 medication should not be used by patients who have had an allergic reaction to this drug or any of its components. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should not be administered this medication as symptoms may worsen. It should not be used in patients with severely impaired liver function, as blood levels may increase. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired renal function or the elderly should use this medication with caution, especially if other medications are being taken. Particularly, patients taking antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, or CYP3A4 inhibitors should be cautious due to an increased risk of side effects such as blood pressure reduction. This medication contains a coloring agent, Yellow No. 5, and should be used cautiously in patients with an allergy to this component. Side effects such as dizziness, headache, indigestion, diarrhea, and itching may occur; if symptoms are severe, consult a doctor. In case of overdose, blood pressure may drop significantly, so the prescribed dosage must be strictly followed. Due to the risk of dizziness from orthostatic hypotension when standing up, it is advisable to change positions slowly. This medication helps alleviate symptoms but does not treat the underlying cause; alternative treatments should be considered if no effect is observed. Caution is required while performing hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery, as dizziness may lead to accidents. This medication should not be chewed or opened but must be swallowed whole with water. It is not used in children or adolescents under 18 years, as safety and efficacy have not been established. When storing this medication, keep it out of the reach of children and store it in its original packaging. It is important to check for prostate cancer before taking this medication, and special care is needed for patients scheduled for surgery. Patients with sulfonamide allergy may experience allergic reactions when taking this medication, so caution is advised.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• herpes zoster
• reduced semen volume
• headache
• vertigo
• eye pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air or moisture, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with an opaque yellow-orange color, containing white to pale yellow pellets.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle