Composition: Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Prolonged-release & Dutasteride Capsules I.P.

Product information: Ortam-D Capsules are the product of Oracle Life Sciences used to reduce the discomfort of enlarged prostate gland such as frequent, urgent or difficulty in beginning urination.

Dosage: Ortam-D capsules should be taken per the doctor’s prescription with or without food. The duration and dosage of the medicine may continue for 4 weeks depending upon the patient’s discomfort improvement. if symptoms worsen or do not improve the doctor should be consulted immediately.

Ortam-D working module: Dutasteride acts as a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor and helps block the prostrate enlarging hormone. Tamsulosin due to its alpha-blocker properties assists in relaxing the urinary bladder and prostrate gland muscles. Cumulatively this combination relieves the symptoms within 6 months of usage and makes urination easier. Adhering to the doctor’s prescriptions assures maximum positive results.

Adverse effects: It may cause impotence, reduction in libido, disordered ejaculation, low blood pressure while standing, breast size and tenderness increase in men and dizziness. Contact the doctor if side effects do not resolve and worsen with time.

Ortam-D usage direction:

• Follow the doctor’s prescription instructions.
• Drink adequate water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
• Prefer taking it 30 minutes afterthe same meal daily.
• If feeling dizzy, avoid driving and try to get up or rise slowly from the previous position.
• Avoid blood donation till 6 months after taking the last dose of the medicine.

Contradiction guidelines: Consult the doctor if one is planning to under go a cataract or glaucoma surgery. Pregnant women should not handle it as it may get absorbed through the skin and cause harmful effects to the foetus.

Guidance if medication missed: Restrict double dosing, take as soon as it is remembered but if the next dose is nearing skip the previous one and consume the next scheduled dose.