Product Information:

TASMI 40mg Tablets contain Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 40mg — however, this strength is not pharmacologically accurate or clinically available.

⚠️ Important Clarification:

The standard and only approved dose of Tamsulosin worldwide for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is 0.4mg once daily.

A "40mg" formulation does not exist in medical practice and is almost certainly a labeling error, misprint, or confusion with another medication (e.g., telmisartan 40mg, atorvastatin 40mg, or rabeprazole 40mg).

Tamsulosin is active at microgram levels (0.4 mg = 400 micrograms). A 40mg dose would be 100 times higher than the therapeutic dose and could lead to severe hypotension, syncope, or cardiovascular collapse.

Corrected Product Assumption:

It is highly likely that "TASMI 40MG" is a labeling mistake, and the intended product is either:

1. TASMI 0.4MG TABLETS (Tamsulosin HCl 0.4mg) — for BPH
2. Or a different drug altogether (e.g., Telmisartan 40mg, used for hypertension)

Assuming the product is meant to be Tamsulosin 0.4mg, the correct description is as follows:

Product Full Description (Corrected – Tamsulosin 0.4mg):

Product Information:

TASMI 0.4mg Tablets contain Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4mg, a selective alpha-1A adrenergic receptor antagonist used to treat lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in adult men. It relaxes smooth muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, improving urine flow.

Uses:

1. Weak urine stream
2. Difficulty starting urination
3. Frequent/urgent urination
4. Nocturia (nighttime urination)

How To Use:

1. Take one tablet (0.4mg) once daily, 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
2. Swallow whole—do not crush or chew.

Side Effects:

1. Retrograde ejaculation ("dry orgasm")
2. Dizziness, headache
3. Nasal congestion
4. Rare: Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS)—inform your eye surgeon before cataract surgery

Warnings:

1. For men only
2. Women (especially pregnant) must avoid contact with broken tablets
3. Not indicated for high blood pressure

Additional Information:

Store below 30°C in a dry place. Keep out of reach of children. Available by prescription in Pakistan.