Normpro: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Normpro Benefits & Uses

Normpro is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Normpro Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tamsulosin (0.4 mg), Dutasteride (0.5 mg)/ Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Tamsulosin (0.4 mg), Dutasteride (0.5 mg)/ Tablet

Normpro Related Warnings

Is the use of Normpro safe for pregnant women?

Normpro has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Normpro without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Normpro safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Normpro in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Normpro is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Normpro on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Normpro on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Normpro on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Normpro. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Normpro on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Normpro. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Normpro with Other Drugs

Normpro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Doxazosin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Aliskiren

Amlodipine

Ritonavir

Verapamil

Ketoconazole

Diltiazem

Cimetidine

Ciprofloxacin

Normpro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Normpro unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Frequently asked Questions about Normpro

Is this Normpro habit forming or addictive?

Normpro does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Normpro as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Normpro is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Normpro is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Normpro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Normpro

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Normpro with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Normpro

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Normpro and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Normpro

Question over 5 years ago

Is it safe to use Normpro?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, it is safe to use Normpro. It should be used strictly under a doctor's supervisions and one must comply with all the recommendations. One must not take more or less of Normpro or take it more or less frequently as per his/her will. In some people, however, Normpro may cause certain side effects like blurred vision, sleepiness, difficulty in ejaculating, sore throat, weakness, etc. Please inform your doctor if you suffer from any of these side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Normpro?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Normpro is available as a capsule and tablet to be taken by mouth in an empty stomach because food can delay the absorption of this drug and also decrease its bioavailability. Precaution must be taken in the patient with prostate cancer, sulfa allergy, and Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Normpro?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Normpro is a brand name for tamsulosin. It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha blockers. It is available in the form of a tablet and capsule. It is used in men for the treatment of enlarged prostate (benign prostate hyperplasia or BPH) which may comprise painful urination, difficulty in urinating (incomplete bladder emptying, hesitation, dribbling, weak stream), urgency and frequency. It is also used for the treatment of chronic prostatitis (off-label).

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Normpro work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Normpro blocks receptors in the prostate, prostatic capsule, prostate urethra, and bladder neck. When these receptors are blocked, smooth muscle relaxation occurs in the bladder neck and prostate, decreasing the urinary outflow resistance in men.