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| Alchohol Interaction | Taking tamsulosin with alcohol may lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position. |
| Pregnancy Interaction | Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. |
| Lactation Interaction | Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR is probably unsafe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby. |
| Expert Advice | Contiflo icon helps in relieving the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It doesn't decrease the size of the prostate. Contiflo icon must be taken with food. You will feel better within hours or days of starting treatment. Full effect is usually seen within 2 weeks. Contiflo icon may cause you to feel dizzy, faint, lightheaded, or weak, especially when you stand up (orthostatic hypotension). Take special precaution if you have to drive, use machines or do any activity that needs alertness. If your undergoing eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Contiflo icon. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. |
| Common Side Effect | Dizziness, Ejaculation disorder. |
| How to Use | Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR is to be taken with food.Tamsulosin must be taken after breakfast or the first meal of the day. |
| Driving | Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR is recommended.However, limited information is available on the use of Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Mechanism of action | Contiflo Icon 0.4mg Tablet PR is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily. |