Contimax Tablet MR

Contimax Tablet MR belongs to the category of medicine known as alpha-blocker, used primarily for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia - BPH (enlarged prostate), and urinary bladder outlet obstruction. Contimax Tablet MR are for use by men only and not indicated for use in women. Contimax Tablet MR does not cure prostate cancer. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a hormone called ‘dihydrotestosterone’ in men. As the gland enlarges, it can lead to urinary problems, such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. Contimax Tablet MR helps in getting relief from these symptoms.

Contimax Tablet MR contains Tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland leading to urinary problems (like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge). Contimax Tablet MR relaxes the prostate gland’s muscles and urinary bladder neck at the obstruction site, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.

Contimax Tablet MR should be taken approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. The most common side effects of Contimax Tablet MR are low blood pressure (hypotension), dizziness, drowsiness, reduced sex drive (libido), inability to get an erection (impotence), tenderness or enlargement of your breasts (in men), sleeplessness, runny nose, or ejaculatory problems. These side effects may disappear when you continue to take Contimax Tablet MR. Although, if these side effects persist, contact the doctor.

Women or children should not take Contimax Tablet MR. Please inform your doctor before starting Contimax Tablet MR have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, history of heart problem. You are also advised to wear a condom while having sexual intercourse, especially when your partner is pregnant, as Contimax Tablet MR is known to pass in semen. Do not donate blood while taking Contimax Tablet MR. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Contimax Tablet MR. Patients taking Contimax Tablet MR should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation and pain in the penis. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

Contimax Tablet MR contains tamsulosin (alpha-blocker), which primarily treats the enlarged prostate gland. This decreases urinary problems, like difficulty in passing urine and a frequent urination urge. Contimax Tablet MR makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the gland muscles. Effectively, it improves the symptoms of BPH like urine flow, hesitancy, and incomplete bladder emptying.

Contimax Tablet MR should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease, low blood pressure, a history of prostate cancer, or allergic to tamsulosin. Contimax Tablet MR should be used 30 minutes after a meal for better results. Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery. During sexual intercourse with your partner, use a condom as Contimax Tablet MR passes in semen and can affect pregnant women and the foetus (unborn child). So, you should contact your doctor for advice. Do not donate blood while taking Contimax Tablet MR. You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Contimax Tablet MR. Patients taking Contimax Tablet MR should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery, or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness. In rare cases, problems of penis erection, ejaculation, and pain in the penis can occur. So if these symptoms are for a longer time, immediately contact your doctor.

• Contimax Tablet MR is not intended for use as an antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering) drug.
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