Urihance®
Urihance® (Tamsulosin) is an alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonist that helps improve urinary flow by reducing the tone of the prostate muscles and bladder neck, thereby improving symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Improvement of symptoms in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Chronic prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate)
- Ureteral stones
- Lower urinary tract symptoms
Each capsule contains Tamsulosin 0.4 mg
- Take Urihance® as prescribed by your doctor. If you are unsure about how to take it, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take Urihance® with a glass of water, 30 minutes after a regular meal each day.
- Swallow the capsule whole; do not open, crush, or chew the contents. If you need to open the capsule and mix the contents with pureed food or juice, avoid crushing or chewing the granules inside the capsule.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Do not take two doses at the same time.
If you take more than the prescribed dose, immediately inform your doctor or seek medical attention.
- Blood pressure
- International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS)
- Prostate cancer screening before starting the medication
- Urine tests
- Mental alertness
- Improvement of BPH symptoms and urinary disorders
- Hypersensitivity to Tamsulosin or any of the components of the formulation
- Simultaneous use with medications such as ketoconazole, voriconazole, nefazodone, or clarithromycin
- History of severe sensitivity to sulfonamide drugs (including sulfazalazine, cotrimoxazole, etc.)
- Avoid sudden position changes (from lying to sitting or from sitting to standing) after taking Tamsulosin.
- If you experience or notice worsening symptoms of angina (chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in the arms, neck, or stomach), stop taking Tamsulosin and inform your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you are planning eye surgery (especially for cataracts) as Tamsulosin use can affect eye muscles.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart failure before using Tamsulosin.
The use of Tamsulosin in women is not common. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor before taking Tamsulosin.
Like all medications, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride may cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them. Some possible side effects include:
- Orthostatic hypotension (especially when starting treatment)
- Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching, facial swelling, difficulty breathing)
- Abnormal ejaculation and reduced libido
- Headache, dizziness, fatigue, and sleepiness
- Sore throat, cough, runny nose, and nasal congestion
- Nausea and diarrhea
- Back pain
Before using Tamsulosin with other medications or supplements, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Each pack contains 30 capsules (3 blister packs with 10 capsules each).
- Store at temperatures below 30°C, away from light and moisture.
- Use before the expiration date indicated on the packaging.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not remove the medication from its original packaging until use.
- Tamsulosin: Drug Information, UpToDate, 2025
- Medicines.org.uk – Tamsulosin Information
