TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET belongs to the category of medicine called 'alpha-blocker' primarily used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. It relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow with reduced BPH symptoms. TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET is for use by men only and not indicated for use by women. TAMCONTIN 0.2MG 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. TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET contains Tamsulosin hydrochloride (alpha-blocker) which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut (intestine). TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH). 

Take TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET as prescribed. The most common side effects of TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence) and tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor. 

Women or children should not take TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. Please inform your doctor before starting TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET if you have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, or a history of heart problems. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. You can donate blood 6 months after you have taken the last dose of TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. Patients taking TAMCONTIN 0.2MG 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. 

TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), primarily used to treat the enlarged prostate gland in the male. It is a prodrug, and it gets broken down into its active form (i.e. Tamsulosin) in the gut. TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying. 

• 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

TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, prostate cancer history, or allergic to tamsulosin. For better results, TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET should be used 30 minutes after a meal. 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 TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET passes in semen and affects pregnant women and the fetus (unborn child). It is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. Do not donate blood while taking TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. Patients taking TAMCONTIN 0.2MG 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 Interaction: TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET may interact with antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin, doxycycline), antidepressants (fluoxetine, paroxetine,), antifungals (itraconazole and ketoconazole), blood pressure-lowering pills (atenolol, metoprolol, prazosin, terazosin), pain killers (diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin). Also, keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you are using while taking TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET. 

Drug-Food Interaction: TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET is known to interact when taken along with alcohol, St John’s Wort (natural remedy to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have glaucoma, liver/kidney disease, or hypotension (low blood pressure). 

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

• Avoid drinking alcohol, caffeine and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so that you do not feel heavy in the abdomen region.
• 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 which may worsen urinary symptoms (medication for cold and cough) should be avoided.

• TAMCONTIN 0.2MG TABLET is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
• Don't stand suddenly from a lying or resting position, as it may increase the risk of falls due to a sudden dip in blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension).

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): It is the enlargement of the prostate gland. It is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of dihydrotestosterone hormone in men. After age 50, most men develop an enlarged prostate gland putting pressure on the urinary bladder. It leads to restricted or obstructed urine flow, the urge to urinate frequently (especially at night), and the feeling of not emptying the urinary bladder.