PRODUCT DETAILS
Composition:
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 400 micrograms (0.4mg) in a modified-release capsule
Uses / Indication:
Treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Helps relieve urinary symptoms such as:
Difficulty in starting urination
Weak stream
Urgency and frequent urination
Incomplete bladder emptying
Direction of Use:
Adults (Men): 1 capsule (0.4mg) once daily, taken after the same meal each day
Swallow whole — do not chew or crush the capsule
Not recommended for use in women or children
Side Effects:
Dizziness (especially on standing up)
Headache
Ejaculation disorders
Runny or blocked nose
Fatigue
Rare: hypotension, skin rash, or syncope
Warnings / Interactions / Caution:
Warnings
May cause postural hypotension — caution when driving or operating machinery
Interactions
May interact with other alpha-blockers, antihypertensives, cimetidine, and PDE5 inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil)
Caution
Inform ophthalmologist before cataract surgery (risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome). Use with caution in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment.