Tamsulosin 0.4mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg

Tamsulosin 0.4mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg — Uses and Benefits

This composition is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) in men, such as difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, and frequent urination, especially at night.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Treating moderate to severe symptoms of enlarged prostate
• Improving urine flow in men with BPH
• Reducing the risk of acute urinary retention and need for prostate surgery over the long term

HOW IT WORKS

• Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine
• Dutasteride blocks an enzyme that converts testosterone into a hormone that enlarges the prostate, helping shrink it gradually
• Together they relieve symptoms faster and also reduce prostate size over months

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• Not used for prostate cancer treatment
• Not used for urinary tract infections
• Not meant for use in women or children
• Not a substitute for emergency treatment if you are unable to pass urine at all

How to Use Tamsulosin 0.4mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it
• Take about half an hour after the same meal each day, at the same time
• Do not stop the medicine on your own even if symptoms improve, as prostate shrinkage takes months

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time
• Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed one
• If you miss doses often, tell your doctor

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight
• Keep in the original blister pack until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack
• Pregnant women should avoid handling leaking or broken capsules

Tamsulosin 0.4mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg — Side Effects

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Dizziness
• Weakness or tiredness
• Reduced sexual desire
• Difficulty in ejaculation or reduced semen volume
• Runny or stuffy nose

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Erectile dysfunction
• Breast tenderness or enlargement
• Low blood pressure on standing up
• Headache

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Fainting or severe dizziness
• Swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing (allergic reaction)
• Painful or prolonged erection
• Severe skin rash or blistering
• Symptoms of liver problems such as yellowing of eyes/skin, dark urine, or severe stomach pain

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

Tamsulosin 0.4mg + Dutasteride 0.5mg — Safety Information and Precautions

This medicine is available only with a valid doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are a woman or child (this medicine is meant only for adult men)
• Are allergic to tamsulosin, dutasteride, or similar medicines
• Have severe liver disease
• Have a history of severe drop in blood pressure on standing

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Are planning cataract or eye surgery
• Have liver problems
• Have low blood pressure or take medicines for blood pressure
• Are planning to donate blood (dutasteride stays in blood for a long time)
• Have a partner who is pregnant or trying to conceive

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Other alpha-blockers for blood pressure or prostate
• Medicines for erectile dysfunction
• Strong antifungal or antibiotic medicines like ketoconazole, ritonavir
• Cimetidine or other acid-reducing medicines
• Warfarin or other blood thinners

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can this medicine affect fertility?

Yes, it can reduce semen volume and sexual desire, and these effects may continue even after stopping; discuss concerns with your doctor if planning a family.

How long does it take to work?

Urinary symptoms may improve within a few weeks, but full effect on prostate size can take several months of continuous use.

Can women take this medicine?

• No, this medicine is meant only for men and should not be handled by pregnant women due to risk to a male fetus.
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