Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule

Let us guide you through the essential information about Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule. This page details its approved uses, provides clear instructions on how to use it, outlines potential side effects you should be aware of, and highlights important warnings and precautions. Remember, the information here is a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical advice regarding Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule.

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Salt Combination: Tamsulosin (0.4mg)
Brand: Zydus Cadila
Uses: Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Description

Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine
However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate
Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription
It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly
Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it
You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms
The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.
Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation
If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better
Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder
You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.
Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition
If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine
Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctor’s advice.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule is recommended.^However, limited information is available on the use of Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.^Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Drug Action:	Uroselective adrenergic receptor(?1a) antagonist
Therapeutic class:	UROLOGY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Sulfonamide Derivative

Uses

Uses of Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule

In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently
It can also cause urine flow to be slower
If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked
Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate
So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate
However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit
Take Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Urinfen 0.4mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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