Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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. Urican 400 mcg Capsule are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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. Urican 400 mcg Capsule helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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). Urican 400 mcg Capsule  relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Urican 400 mcg Capsule should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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 Urican 400 mcg Capsule . Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.

Women or children should not take Urican 400 mcg Capsule . Please inform your doctor before starting Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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 Urican 400 mcg Capsule is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Urican 400 mcg Capsule . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Urican 400 mcg Capsule . Patients taking Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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.

Urican 400 mcg Capsule contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. This decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Urican 400 mcg Capsule makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the gland muscles. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.

Urican 400 mcg Capsule should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of prostate cancer, or allergic to tamsulosin. Urican 400 mcg Capsule should be used 30 minutes after a meal for better results. 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 Urican 400 mcg Capsule passes in semen and can affect pregnant women and the foetus (unborn child). So, you should contact your doctor for advice. Do not donate blood while taking Urican 400 mcg Capsule . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Urican 400 mcg Capsule . Patients taking Urican 400 mcg Capsule 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.

• Urican 400 mcg Capsule is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
• Don't stand suddenly from a lying or resting position which may increase the risk of falls.