Urimax D Tablet

• If you are allergic to tamsulosin, dutasteride or any of the ingredients of Urimax D tablet.
• If you are allergic to soy and peanuts.
• If you have a liver disorder or liver function problem.
• If you experience giddiness or fall when you gradually get up from a sitting position.

• Common side effects of Urimax D are:
• Low sexual drive
• Ejaculation problem
• Impotence
• Dizziness
• Breast enlargement and tenderness in males

Other General Warnings

• You have a history of heart disease, chest pain and breathlessness.
• You feel giddiness, fainting or fall when you gradually get up.
• You have a history of liver or kidney problems.
• You have planned a cataract surgery, you may be asked to stop taking this medicine 2 weeks before the surgery.
• You experience breast enlargement, tenderness or nipple discharge, immediately inform your doctor.
• You come in contact with any part of this medicine, wash the area of contact immediately with water and soap.

• Urimax D tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It should be taken with or after having your meal.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store below 30°C in the original container.
• Keep it out of reach of children.

• Urimax D tablet is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age. This medicine is not meant to be used for the treatment of prostate cancer.
• If you are going to have eye surgery for glaucoma or a cataract, inform your eye doctor that you are taking the Urimax D tablet.
• This medicine may affect semen quality and sperm count. This medicine can also affect fertility in men.
• You must use a physical contraceptive barrier like a condom and make sure your partner doesn't conceive when you are on this medicine.

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How Does It Work?

• Tamsulosin helps in relaxing the prostate and bladder muscles, whereas dutasteride interferes with the formation of the hormone called dihydrotestosterone responsible for the enlarged prostate gland.
• This combination has complementary mechanisms of action which improve the symptoms like difficulty in urinating and urinary retention-related discomfort and also the need for surgery to remove the enlarged prostate gland.

Interactions with other medicines

• Urimax D tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination schedule.
• Your blood pressure can decrease if you are taking blood pressure-lowering medicines, you are on anaesthesia or taking sildenafil or prazosin along with a Urimax D tablet.
• Concomitant use of Urimax D tablet along with Ketoconazole, Paroxetine, Verapamil, and Diltiazem should be avoided as there can be increased chances of side effects.
• Long-term use of this tablet along with Ritonavir, Indinavir, Nefazodone, Itraconazole, and Ketoconazole should be avoided.
• Other medicines like Cimetidine, Diclofenac, and Warfarin should not be used if you are taking the Urimax D tablet.

Interactions with food items

• You should avoid having soy & peanut while on treatment with the Urimax D tablet.
• Your doctor may recommend you take this medicine after having your food to avoid any stomach discomfort.