Tamsulosin 400mcg MR capsules

Tamsulosin hydrochloride 400 microgram modified-release capsules contains the active substance tamsulosin, which reduces the tension in muscles of the prostate and urethra. Thus, an easier flow of urine through the urethra and subsequently easier urination are facilitated.
Tamsulosin capsules are used in men for the treatment of difficulties associated with benign enlargement of the prostate such as: difficult urination, urinary dribbling, strong urge to urination, frequent urination during the night as well as during the day.

Take tamsulosin capsules after breakfast or after the first daily meal. Swallow whole, while sitting or standing, and follow with a glass of water. Do not open, crush or chew.

Do not take tamsulosin capsules:
• if you are allergic to tamsulosin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• if angioedema (swelling due to allergic reaction) occurs after using of some drugs.
• if you suffer from a serious infection of the liver.
• if you suffer from dizziness when you want to sit up or stand up from the lying position.
• if you experience fainting while urinating or immediately after urinating (micturition syncope).

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Possible side effects include:
• Dizziness (can occur especially on an abrupt alteration of the position – when sitting up or standing up from the lying position)
• Difficulties with ejaculation, little or no semen ejaculated at sexual climax, cloudy urine following sexual climax.
• If dizziness or weakness occurs, it is necessary to sit down or lay down until disappearance of these signs.

Discontinue use of this product and seek immediate medical assistance if you get:
• Hypersensitivity reaction with purplish spots or patches on the skin, blisters on the skin, peeling of the skin, (high) fever, joint pain or eye inflammation (Stevens-Johnson syndrome).
• Serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of the face or throat (angioedema).