sidering cataract surgery to tell their ophthalmologist that they take or have taken JALYN, an alpha adrenergic antagonist-containing product [see Warnings and Precautions (5.9)].
JALYN and AVODART are trademarks of GlaxoSmithKline.
The other brands listed are trademarks of their respective owners and are not trademarks of GlaxoSmithKline. The makers of these brands are not affiliated with and do not endorse GlaxoSmithKline or its products.
Jointly Manufactured by
Catalent Pharma Solutions
F-67930 Beinheim, France
D-73614 Schorndorf, Germany
and
Rottendorf Pharma GmbH
D-59320 Ennigerloh, Germany
Distributed by
GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
©2011, GlaxoSmithKline. All rights reserved.
2011
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PHARMACIST—DETACH HERE AND GIVE INSTRUCTIONS TO PATIENT
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PATIENT INFORMATION
JALYN™ [JAY-LIN]
(dutasteride and tamsulosin hydrochloride)
Capsules
JALYN is for use by men only.
Read this patient information before you start taking JALYN and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.
What is JALYN?
JALYN is a prescription medicine that contains 2 medicines: dutasteride and tamsulosin. JALYN is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate.
Who should not take JALYN?
Do Not Take JALYN if you are:
pregnant or could become pregnant. JALYN may harm your unborn baby. Pregnant women should not touch JALYN Capsules. If a woman who is pregnant with a male baby gets enough JALYN in her body by swallowing or touching JALYN, the male baby may be born with sex organs that are not normal. If a pregnant woman or woman of childbearing potential comes in contact with leaking JALYN Capsules, the contact area should be washed immediately with soap and water.
a child or teenager.
allergic to dutasteride, tamsulosin, or any of the ingredients in JALYN. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in JALYN.
taking another medicine that contains an alpha-blocker.
allergic to other 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, for example, PROSCAR (finasteride) Tablets.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking JALYN?
Before you take JALYN, tell your healthcare provider if you:
have a history of low blood pressure
take medicines to treat high blood pressure
plan to have cataract surgery
have liver problems
are allergic to sulfa medications
have any other medical conditions
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. JALYN and other medicines may affect each other, causing side effects. JALYN may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how JALYN works.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take JALYN?
Take JALYN exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
Swallow JALYN Capsules whole. Do not crush, chew, or open JALYN Capsules because the contents of the capsule may irritate your lips, mouth, or throat.
Take your JALYN 1 time each day, about 30minutes after the same meal every day. For example, you may t |
