Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR belongs to the category of medicine known as alpha-blocker, used primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to 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. Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR helps in getting relief from these symptoms.
Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.
Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR 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, or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR. Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.
Women or children should not take Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR. Please inform your doctor before starting Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, history of heart problem. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR. Patients taking Dripmax 0.4mg Tablet MR 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.