Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Zering Smith Lifesciences
Salt Composition
Tamsulosin (0.4mg) + Dutasteride (0.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat men with an enlarged prostate gland, relieving symptoms like difficulty urinating or frequent urination.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of Tamsulosin and Dutasteride, used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It helps relieve symptoms such as difficulty urinating or frequent urination. The medicine should be taken at the same time each day, with or without food. Common side effects include impotence, decreased libido, breast pain, and ejaculation disorder. It may take up to 4 weeks to notice an improvement in symptoms. This medicine should not be taken by women or children. Consult your doctor if you have low blood pressure, liver, or kidney disease, or if you are taking other medications. Avoid alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. It is better to take it at a fixed time each day.
How it works
Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet is a combination of Tamsulosin and Dutasteride. Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland, allowing easy passage of urine. Dutasteride is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor that helps shrink the prostate gland by decreasing the level of the hormone that helps the prostate gland grow.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. If you are scheduled to undergo eye surgery due to cataract or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about the usage of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet. It may cause difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection (impotence), decreased sex drive, and ejaculation disorders such as decreased amount of semen produced or decreased sperm count. Do not donate blood for 6 months after taking the last dose of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet effective?
Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Can the use of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet cause dizziness?
Yes, the use of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet can cause dizziness. Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet contains a combination of Tamsulosin and Dutasteride. Tamsulosin can cause a sudden fall in blood pressure while changing posture from lying to sitting or standing (orthostatic hypotension). This sudden fall in blood pressure can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, sensation of spinning and vertigo. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded, do not drive or use any machines. It is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.
What are the cautions associated with the use of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet?
The use of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for men under the age of 18 years as it may affect the normal development of the male reproductive tract. The use of this medicine is also considered to be harmful for patients with any known allergy to any of the components of this medicine and in women who are pregnant or of childbearing potential. Along with that, it is important to keep in mind that pregnant women should not even handle Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet as the medicine may get absorbed through the skin and cause harm to the fetus.
Is Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet safe?
Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet should be taken in the recommended dose only. An overdose of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet can increase the risks of side effects. Always take your medicines according to the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
What is the storage condition for Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Can the use of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet have any impact on my cataract surgery?
Use of Continuri D 0.4mg/0.5mg Tablet can cause floppy eye syndrome. In this, the muscles of the iris become floppy and the pupil constricts unexpectedly during cataract surgery. So, when the eye surgeon actually needs a dilated pupil, the pupil constricts unexpectedly. This restricts the field of surgery because of which the surgical outcomes can get affected. Inform your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) if you are taking this medicine or in case you have used this medicine in the last 9 months.
Apart from taking medicines, what should I do to manage my prostate symptoms?
Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your prostate symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push while urinating. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. You should also avoid medicines which tend to worsen urinary symptoms like some over-the-counter medicines for cold and cough.
