Tarlun Extended-Release Tablet 0.4 mg (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

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

This medication should not be used by patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or its components. Patients with orthostatic hypotension should use this medication with caution as symptoms may worsen. Patients with severely impaired liver function may experience increased blood concentrations of this medication, thus its use should be avoided. It is considered safer for women who are pregnant or may become pregnant not to take this medication. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or elderly patients should use this medication cautiously as blood concentrations may increase. If taking other medications such as antihypertensives, PDE5 inhibitors, CYP3A4 inhibitors, or alpha-1 blockers, consult a doctor as there may be an increased risk of side effects due to interactions. This medication may cause side effects such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and rarely, blood pressure drop or allergic reactions. Particularly, there may be incidents of fainting or loss of consciousness due to orthostatic hypotension, so immediate medical attention is required if symptoms occur. When driving or operating machinery, caution is advised as symptoms of dizziness or drowsiness may occur. This medication shares symptoms similar to prostate cancer, so check for prostate cancer before administration. In case of overdose, significant drops in blood pressure may occur, so prescribed doses must be adhered to. This medication should be swallowed whole without chewing or breaking, and it should be taken directly from the PTP packaging to reduce the risk of esophageal injury. It is not used in children or adolescents as safety and efficacy have not been established.

• Abdominal discomfort
• upper abdominal pain
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• dyspepsia
• shingles
• decreased semen volume
• headache
• vertigo
• eye pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and it is best to keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage can help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

It is a white round extended-release tablet with light yellow speckles.

Package unit

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