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Composition :

TAMSULOSIN-0.4MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

FDC Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

ALPHA BLOCKERS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FDC LIMITED, B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Other Info - URI0063

FAQs

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty passing urine and frequent urination). Uripro 0.4mg Tablet  relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

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

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

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

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

No, Uripro 0.4mg Tablet does not cure benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet should not be taken with Uripro 0.4mg 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

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

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

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

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Driving

Caution

Uripro 0.4mg 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

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

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Kidney

Caution

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

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Children

Unsafe

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

About Uripro 0.4mg Tablet

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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. Uripro 0.4mg Tablet are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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. Uripro 0.4mg Tablet helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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). Uripro 0.4mg Tablet  relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Uripro 0.4mg 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, or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Uripro 0.4mg Tablet . Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.

Women or children should not take Uripro 0.4mg Tablet . Please inform your doctor before starting Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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 Uripro 0.4mg Tablet is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet . Patients taking Uripro 0.4mg 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 Uripro 0.4mg Tablet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Urinary bladder outlet obstruction.

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Medicinal Benefits

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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. Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet

  • 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
  • Ejaculatory problems

Drug Warnings

Uripro 0.4mg Tablet should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of prostate cancer, or allergic to tamsulosin. Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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 Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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 Uripro 0.4mg Tablet . You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet . Patients taking Uripro 0.4mg 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TamsulosinAmprenavir
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TamsulosinCeritinib
Severe

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TamsulosinAmprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with amprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinIdelalisib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with idealisib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinTizanidine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with Tizanidine will have an additive effect and may lower blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet and tizanidine 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 headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate. Use caution when getting up from a sitting or lying position. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinRitonavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with cobicistat may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinPosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with posaconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking clarithromycin with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clarithromycin can be taken with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience side effects 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 a doctor's advice.
TamsulosinFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with fosamprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.
TamsulosinKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Uripro 0.4mg Tablet:
Taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet with ketoconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Uripro 0.4mg Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Uripro 0.4mg Tablet and ketoconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a 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 a 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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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • FLUOXETINE
  • DICLOFENAC
  • IBUPROFEN
  • PRAZOSIN
  • ATENOLOL
  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • PAROXETINE
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • METOPROLOL
  • TERAZOSIN
  • INDOMETHACIN

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Uripro 0.4mg Tablet 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.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

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

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