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Composition :

TAMSULOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE-0.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet belongs to the category of medicine called 'alpha-blocker', primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is for use by men only and not indicated for use by women. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused by overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet helps relieve these symptoms.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride (an alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland, which leads to urinary problems (like difficulty passing urine and frequent urination). It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e., Tamsulosin) in the gut (intestine). Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the prostate gland muscles. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). 

Take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet as prescribed. The most common side effects of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence) and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor. 

Women or children should not take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . Please inform your doctor before starting Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet if you have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, or a history of heart problems. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . You can donate blood 6 months after you have taken the last dose of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . Patients taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor. 

Uses of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is used in the treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The detailed uses of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet are as follows: <br/>• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment: Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet helps to relieve symptoms of enlarged prostate, such as difficulty urinating, painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency.<br/>• Improving urinary flow: Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet improves urine flow in men with enlarged prostate by relaxing prostate and bladder muscles, reducing obstructive urinary symptoms.<br/>• Reducing urinary retention: Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet can help in making it easier to empty the bladder and reduce urinary retention after surgery or in cases of an enlarged prostate.<br/>• Facilitation of urological procedures: In some cases, Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet may be prescribed before urological procedures to manage urinary symptoms and improve outcomes.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet 30 minutes after the meal or as advised by a doctor.• Recommended to take once a day or as advised by your doctor.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland in males. It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and frequent urination. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying. 

How Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet Works

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland, leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and frequent urination). It is a prodrug that gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut (intestine). Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the prostate gland muscles.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include stomach upset, fainting, blurred vision, dizziness or headache. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, prostate cancer history, or allergic to tamsulosin. For better results, Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should be used 30 minutes after a meal. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet passes in semen and affects pregnant women and the fetus (unborn child). It is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . Do not donate blood while taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . Patients taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so do not feel heavy in the abdominal region.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and avoid frequently waking up for urination.
  • Any medication which may worsen urinary symptoms (medicines for cold and cough) should be avoided.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ALPHA BLOCKERS

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Alcohol

Caution

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should not be taken with Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet as it may cause low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension), dizziness, and drowsiness. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is only for use in male-only and not female.

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Driving

Caution

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet can make some people feel dizzy, so it may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

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Liver

Caution

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.

Have a query?

FAQs

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate) and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.

No, Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) permanently but helps relieve the enlarged prostate gland symptoms. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should not be given to the children below 18 years, and women. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is recommended for use in male-only. Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should not be given in people with prostate cancer, priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity), low blood pressure (hypotension), cataract, and allergic to Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet or sulfa drugs.

Intake of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure leading to orthostatic hypotension. It usually occurs when one suddenly stands from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.

No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . Even if you stop taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet , wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

It relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, does help in easy passing of kidney stones.

As it causes smooth muscles of the blood vessels to relax , this vasodilation may cause blocked/stuffy nose.

You may experience a decrease or delay in ejaculation which is not harmful.

The side effects of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose and ejaculatory problems.

Take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet without consulting your doctor.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet may cause constipation in some people. It is temporary and usually resolves with time. However, it is not necessary for everyone taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet to experience this side effect.

Prostate size is not impacted directly by Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet . It provides relief from symptoms of enlarged prostate.

Take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Take it at the same time every day.

No, Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is not an antibiotic. It belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists which reduces the muscle contractions in the urethra and prostate. This facilitates urine flow through the urethra and helps with urination.

It is preferable to take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet after breakfast or after the first daily meal. However, follow your doctor’s instructions.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet does not increase blood sugar levels. However, if you notice any changes in blood sugar levels while using Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet , please consult your doctor as it may indicate a medical concern that needs attention.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet does not cause weight gain. However, if you notice an increase in your weight while using Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet , please consult your doctor as it may indicate a medical concern that needs attention.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet usually improves urine flow in 4 to 8 hours after taking it. But, to show its full effect, it may take 2 to 4 weeks.

Yes, you may take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet with vitamin D. When these are used together, no harmful effects or interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet with other medicines or supplements.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet helps in removal of kidney stones through urine. It works by causing muscles in the urinary tract to relax, making removal of stones easier. Also, the need for painkillers is decreased with the use of Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet for kidney stones treatment.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet cause blood vessels to dilate, which leads to build up of blood in the extremities (ends of the arms and limbs). This prevents proper blood flow to the brain, which lowers blood pressure on the sudden change in posture. Thus, patient may experience dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, vertigo and spinning sensation.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet may cause floppy eye syndrome in which the iris muscles become floppy and the pupil unexpectedly constricts during cataract surgery. Therefore, when the eye surgeon truly needs a dilated pupil, it will constrict and restrict the surgical field, which may have an impact on the surgical outcomes.

Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and this dilation of the blood vessels can cause a stuffy nose.

No, Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet is not an anticholinergic. It belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-adrenoreceptor antagonists which reduces the muscle contractions in the urethra and prostate. This facilitates urine flow through the urethra and helps with urination.

No, Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet does not cause frequent urination. In fact, it decreases the urge for frequent urination and increases the urine flow.

The long-term effects of taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet include increased risk of infection, pharyngitis (inflammation of the back of the throat), pain and rhinitis (inflammation and irritation of the mucous membrane inside the nose). Also, it may cause blackouts, abnormal ejaculation, lightheadedness, decreased blood pressure, fainting, and dizziness.

When you initially feel the urge, try to urinate. But be careful not to push or strain to empty the bladder. Refrain from drinking fluids (especially caffeine, alcohol and fizzy drinks), especially a few hours before going out or bedtime.

Yes, you may take Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet with ibuprofen or paracetamol. When these are used together, no harmful effects or interactions have been reported. However, please consult your doctor before taking Tamdosin 0.4 Tablet with other medicines.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Corona House, Block C, Mondeal Business Park, Near Gurudwara,, S. G. Highway, Thaltej, Thaltej, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380059
Other Info - TAM0170

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:42 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a698012.html
  2. https://www.drugs.com/tamsulosin.html
  3. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/tamsulosin/

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