Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR

Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR is a prescription medicine that contains 0.4 mg of tamsulosin in each tablet. It belongs to the alpha blocker class and is used to help relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). By relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR can make it easier to pass urine and reduce symptoms such as weak stream, hesitancy, and frequent urination. This product is a prolonged-release tablet, so it is designed to release the medicine gradually after swallowing.

How it works: Tamsulosin works by blocking alpha-1 receptors in the prostate and bladder outlet, which helps relax tightened muscle tissue. In tablet PR form, the 0.4 mg dose is released gradually so the medicine can act over time after you swallow it.

Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR is the standard, commonly prescribed tamsulosin strength for adults who need treatment for BPH symptoms. Because it is a prolonged-release tablet, it is made to work steadily rather than all at once, and a doctor may choose it to balance symptom relief with tolerability. It is not a higher-strength tablet; instead, it fits the usual starting dose for many patients when prescribed for this condition.

• Relief of urinary symptoms from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
• Weak urine stream
• Difficulty starting urination
• Frequent or urgent urination
• Nighttime urination related to an enlarged prostate

• Swallow the Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, split, or dissolve the tablet because it is a prolonged-release tablet.
• Take it about 30 minutes after the same meal each day if your prescriber tells you to take it that way.
• Try to take it at the same time every day to keep the effect steady.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when you first start treatment, because it can lower blood pressure.
• Do not take extra tablets if you miss a dose; follow your prescriber’s instructions or the package directions.

Each Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR provides 0.4 mg of tamsulosin. The usual dose is one tablet once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule based on your symptoms and how you respond. Do not take more than one 0.4 mg tablet in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tamsulosin may include:

• Dizziness, especially when standing up
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Ejaculation changes or reduced semen volume
• Headache
• Sleepiness or tiredness
• Mild stomach upset

• This 0.4 mg tablet is for BPH symptoms and should only be used if a clinician has evaluated you.
• It can cause a drop in blood pressure, so use caution when standing up, driving, or operating machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of fainting, low blood pressure, or heart disease.
• Alcohol can worsen dizziness or lightheadedness.
• Tell your eye surgeon you take tamsulosin before cataract or glaucoma surgery because of a known eye-surgery issue.
• Use caution if you are taking other medicines that lower blood pressure.
• Do not use it without medical advice if you have severe liver problems or significant kidney disease.

• Other alpha blockers or medicines for enlarged prostate
• Blood pressure medicines, including some diuretics and beta blockers
• Strong CYP3A4 or CYP2D6 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, paroxetine, or clarithromycin
• PDE-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil, which can increase dizziness or low blood pressure
• Warfarin or other medicines that may require closer monitoring

Store Tamsin 0.4 mg Tablet PR in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.