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compositionComposition:FINASTERIDE-5MG+TAMSULOSIN-0.4MG
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Urimax F Capsule 15's
Urimax F Capsule 15's
Urimax F Capsule 15's
Urimax F Capsule 15's
Urimax F Capsule 15's

Urimax F Capsule is used in treating the enlarged prostate gland. It contains Tamsulosin and Finasteride, which reduce the size of the enlarged prostate gland, thereby relieving urinary incontinence symptoms. It may cause common side effects such as impotence, ejaculation disorder (reduced amount of semen/sperm), breast pain, and low sexual desire. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

FINASTERIDE-5MG+TAMSULOSIN-0.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Urimax F Capsule

Urimax F Capsule is primarily used in the treatment of an enlarged prostate gland. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused by the overproduction of a dihydrotestosterone hormone in men.

Urimax F Capsule contains Tamsulosin and Finasteride. Tamsulosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. On the other hand, Finasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland's size by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone.

The most common side effects of Urimax F Capsule are impotence, ejaculation disorder (reduced amount of semen/sperm), breast pain, and low sexual desire. If the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Women or children should not take Urimax F Capsule . It is advisable to wear a male contraceptive (like a condom) while having sex if your wife is pregnant, as Urimax F Capsule is known to pass in semen. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and any medications you are taking.

Uses of Urimax F Capsule

Urimax F Capsule is used for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). The detailed uses of Urimax F Capsule are as follows:

  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Urimax F Capsule is used to treat urinary symptoms such as weak stream, hesitancy, and recurrent urination due to prostate enlargement.
  • Improvement of urine flow: Urimax F Capsule relaxes the prostate and bladder neck muscles, improving urine flow.
  • Prevention of BPH progression: Urimax F Capsule reduces prostate growth, lowering the risk of acute urinary retention.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Urimax F Capsule with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Key Benefits

  • Urimax F Capsule is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate.
  • It helps relieve urinary problems such as difficulty in passing urine, a weak urine stream, and frequent urge to urinate.
  • Finasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which reduces the size of the prostate gland and improves urinary flow.
  • By shrinking the prostate, Finasteride also lowers the risk of acute urinary retention and reduces the need for prostate surgery.
  • Tamsulosin relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to pass urine.
  • Urimax F Capsule provides better symptom control and improves overall quality of life in men with BPH.

How Urimax F Capsule Works

Urimax F Capsule contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blockers) and Finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor). Tamsulosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. On the other hand, Finasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland's size by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, thereby relieving urinary incontinence symptoms and leading to a decrease in the size of the prostate gland. Collectively, both of them improve the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Urimax F Cap
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If medication causes abnormal ejaculation, your doctor may adjust the dosage or switch medications.
  • Consume a diet high in lean protein sources, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
  • Exercise regularly to improve overall health and ejaculation control.
  • Pelvic floor exercises (Kegels) strengthen muscles that control ejaculation, helping with abnormal ejaculation.
  • Consult a counselor or sex therapist for guidance in resolving underlying psychological problems.
Managing Medication-Triggered Rhinitis (Stuffy Nose): A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Consult your doctor if you experience nasal congestion, runny nose, or sinus pressure after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your rhinitis symptoms.
  • If advised by your doctor, use nasal decongestants or saline nasal sprays to help relieve nasal congestion.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and other fluids to help thin out mucus and soothe your nasal passages.
  • If you have a bad cough that lasts a long time after taking the medication, consult your doctor about other treatment options.
  • Drink plenty of water to help soothe your throat.
  • Use an air humidifier to keep the air moist, especially if the air is dry.
  • Stay away from dust, smoke, and other pollutants in the air that can irritate your throat.
  • Sleep with your head raised on extra pillows.
  • Try gargling with warm salt water for relief.
  • Chest pain may last for a while and needs immediate medical attention as it is a significant health issue to be attended to.
  • Take rest and refrain from doing physical activity for a while, and restart after a few days.
  • Try applying an ice pack to the strained area for at least 20 minutes thrice a day. Ice pack thus helps reduce inflammation.
  • Sit upright and maintain proper posture if there is persistent chest pain. • Use extra pillows to elevate your position and prop your chest up while sleeping.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery or activities that require high focus until you know how the medication affects you.
  • Maintain a fixed sleeping schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine and ensure your sleeping space is comfortable to maximize your sleep quality.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine as these may worsen drowsiness and disturb sleep patterns.
  • Drink plenty of water as it helps with alertness and keeps you hydrated and for overall well-being.
  • Moderate physical activity can improve energy levels, but avoid intense workouts right before bedtime.

What if I have taken an overdose of Urimax F Capsule

An overdose of Urimax F Capsule may cause unpleasant side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Urimax F Capsule if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
  • Inform your doctor if you have low blood pressure or prostate cancer.
  • It is advisable to wear a male contraceptive (like a condom) while having sex if your wife is pregnant, as Urimax F Capsule is known to pass in semen.
  • Urimax F Capsule can cause drowsiness or dizziness. Drive only if you are alert.
  • In rare cases, problems with penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. Contact your doctor if you experience these.
  • Urimax F Capsule is not recommended for use by children and women.
  • Let your doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements and herbal products.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TamsulosinPosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with posaconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and posaconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, and stuffy nose. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
TamsulosinFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with fosamprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and fosamprenavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinAtazanavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with atazanavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and atazanavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and ceritinib together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with cobicistat may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and cobicistat together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinIndinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with indinavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and indinavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and ritonavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Urimax F Cap blood levels may rise when itraconazole and Urimax F Cap are administered together.

How to manage the interaction:
Itraconazole and Urimax F Cap may interact, but if a doctor prescribes them, you can still take them. If you develop dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, redness, nasal congestion, a racing heart, or priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sex), you should consult a doctor. Never stop taking any medication without consulting a doctor.
TamsulosinAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with amprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and amprenavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinIdelalisib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Urimax F Cap:
Taking Urimax F Cap with idealisib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Urimax F Cap.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Urimax F Cap and idealisib together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy drinks. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so that you do not feel heavy in the abdominal region.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and do not wake up frequently for urination.

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No

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption during treatment with Urimax F Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Urimax F Capsule is only for use in male-only and not female. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Urimax F Capsule is only for use in male-only and not female. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Driving

Caution

Urimax F Capsule can cause dizziness and may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Drive only if you are alert.

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Caution

Consult your doctor if you have liver problems. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

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

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Heart

Caution

Urimax F Capsule should be taken with caution in patients with heart disease. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Urimax F Capsule should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice before using Urimax F Capsule .

FAQs

Urimax F Capsule is used in the treatment of an enlarged prostate gland. It helps to provide relief from urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination.

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

Urimax F Capsule contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blockers) and Finasteride (5-alpha reductase inhibitor), primarily used to treat an enlarged prostate gland. Tamsulosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. On the other hand, Finasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland size by lowering the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, thereby relieving the symptoms of urinary incontinence and leading to a decrease in the size of the prostate gland. Collectively, both of them improve the symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Yes, in some cases sexual problems (like decreased sexual interest/ability/libido, ejaculation problems, decreased sperm/semen amount), testis pain/swelling, increased breast size, or breast tenderness in the male might occur. Sexual problems in a male may continue even after stopping the intake of Urimax F Capsule . However, if any of these side effects persist, tell your doctor promptly.

Urimax F Capsule is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it exactly as instructed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's directions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects disturb you.

No, Urimax F Capsule does not cure urinary bladder cancer and should not be used for it. It just helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

Urimax F Capsule may cause dizziness in some cases. If you experience dizziness, lie down and get up slowly only when you feel better.

Yes, Urimax F Capsule is effective if taken as advised by the doctor for the prescribed duration.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the enlargement of the prostate gland. It is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of dihydrotestosterone hormone in men.

Store Urimax F Capsule at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.

Yes, Urimax F Capsule is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

The most common side effects of Urimax F Capsule are impotence, ejaculation disorder (reduced amount of semen/sperm), breast pain, and low sexual desire. Most of these side effects of Urimax F Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Take Urimax F Capsule with or without food or as advised by the doctor. To help you remember to take Urimax F Capsule , take it at around the same time daily.

Urimax F Capsule may cause floppy eye syndrome. Therefore, the doctor may ask you to stop taking Urimax F Capsule before surgery for cataracts. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Urimax F Capsule is contraindicated in people who are allergic to any of its components. It is not recommended for children and women.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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M Pharmacy

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M Pharmacy

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