Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Controlled Release Tablet 0.4 mg

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 0.4mg of tamsulosin hydrochloride orally once daily after a meal. Swallow this medicine whole; do not crush or chew it.

This medication should not be used by patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. Patients with orthostatic hypotension may experience worsening symptoms and should not take this medication. Patients with severely impaired liver function may experience increased blood concentration of this medication and should avoid using it. It is safest for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to avoid using this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function, elderly patients, and those taking certain medications should use this medication with caution. Especially, patients taking antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, or alpha-1 blockers should be cautious as interactions with this medication may increase the risk of side effects. This medication may cause various side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, etc., and if any unusual symptoms occur, one should consult a healthcare professional immediately. In cases of overdose, blood pressure may drop too low, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage. During treatment, dizziness may occur when standing up quickly, so it is advisable to move slowly. This medication helps alleviate symptoms but is not a cure for the underlying cause; therefore, other treatment options should be considered if necessary. While driving or operating machinery, one should exercise caution due to the risk of accidents caused by dizziness and other symptoms. Patients with a sulfa drug allergy should inform their healthcare provider before taking this medication about the possibility of allergic reactions. Pregnant women and children should not use this medication, and elderly patients with very poor kidney function should also be cautious as safety has not been established. This medication is a controlled release form and should be taken whole, not crushed or chewed, and should be removed from the packaging to prevent esophageal damage. Keep this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container to maintain its quality. This medication may cause eye-related side effects during certain eye surgeries; therefore, patients scheduled for surgery should inform their healthcare provider in advance. During the use of this medication, rare side effects such as priapism may occur, and any unusual symptoms should be reported to a doctor immediately.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• indigestion
• shingles
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• lightheadedness
• eye pain

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

Appearance

White round controlled release tablet with pale yellow speckles.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3 pieces]