Pill identification — FDA label match
D 53 Pill — Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg (Green, Capsule)
A green capsule with the imprint D 53 matches the FDA label for Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | D 53 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | D · 53 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Generic name | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride |
| Active ingredient(s) | Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg |
| Strength | 0.4 mg |
| Dosage form | Capsule |
| Colour | Green |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 21 mm |
| Score | No score |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 61786-438-02, 70518-2052-0, 70518-2052-1, 70518-2052-3, 70518-2052-4 … (13 package codes in total) |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules, USP are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) [see Clinical Studies (14) ] . Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules, USP are not indicated for the treatment of hypertension. Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules, USP...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint D 53?
A green capsule with the imprint D 53 matches the FDA label for Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the D 53 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a green capsule, 21 mm, with a score recorded as: no score.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID 61fc8406-0670-4cb7-a98a-3d85bb58e39d · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.