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Doubles Tams 0.4 mg Controlled Release Tablet (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Doubles Tams 0.4 mg Controlled Release Tablet (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTabletOral
Ingredient · strength
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride›0.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
B.Boron Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round controlled release tablets with light yellow spots.
Packaging
30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 3]
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202003019 · Approved 2020.04.24 · Insurance code 658204410

Summary

Main use
Improvement of urinary symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia
Who takes it
Adults
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.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
B.Boron 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 relieve urinary disorders caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

How to take

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.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or any of its components. It should especially not be administered to patients with orthostatic hypotension or severely impaired liver function. It is also advisable that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant do not take this medication. Patients with severely reduced kidney function, elderly patients, and those taking certain other medications should use this drug with caution. This medication can lower blood pressure; therefore, care should be taken with any changes in blood pressure when taken with antihypertensives, and there may be dizziness or lightheadedness, necessitating caution during driving or hazardous tasks. Additionally, while this medication helps alleviate urinary-related symptoms, alternative treatment options should be considered if it is ineffective. If unusual symptoms such as rash, itching, severe dizziness, or fainting occur during use, immediate consultation with a physician is advised. This medication should be swallowed whole and not chewed, and must be kept out of reach of children. Lastly, this medication is not suitable for women and children, and utmost caution is needed for elderly patients with severe kidney impairment as safety has not been established.

Side effects

Abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, dizziness, diarrhea, dyspepsia, herpes zoster, decreased semen volume, headache, vertigo, eye pain, thirst, sexual dysfunction, history of sexual dysfunction, congestion, itching, syncope, loss of consciousness, dizziness, balance disturbance, orthostatic dizziness, drowsiness, nervous hyperactivity, insomnia, decreased libido, anxiety, paresthesia, tachycardia, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmia, rash, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, epigastric discomfort, heaviness in the stomach, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, dental abnormalities, swallowing difficulties, jaundice, elevated AST, elevated ALT, pharyngeal burning sensation, generalized fatigue, nasal congestion, nosebleed, edema, urinary incontinence, taste abnormalities, gynecomastia, priapism, infection, lethargy, back pain, chest pain, rhinitis, pharyngitis, increased cough, sinusitis, abnormal ejaculation, amblyopia, intraoperative iris tension decrease syndrome, blurred vision, visual impairment, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, respiratory distress, ejaculation failure, redness, tinnitus, decreased blood pressure, priapism, cataract, glaucoma, kidney stones, hematuria, dysuria, frequent urination, neurogenic bladder, urinary stones, abdominal pain, colitis, acute abdominal pain, diverticulitis, bloody stool, abdominal distension, erectile dysfunction, impotence, inguinal hernia, prostatitis, periorbital edema, low back pain, general weakness, foreign body sensation, peripheral edema, tremors, myelopathy, Parkinson's disease, fracture, shoulder impingement syndrome, cholangitis, acute alcohol intoxication, hyperlipidemia, male reproductive organ abscess, 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 must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It should be kept at room temperature, between 1°C and 30°C, for optimal effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round controlled release tablets with light yellow spots.

Package unit

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

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