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Medication information
Prescription
Tamsulosin
Alpha blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Tamsulosin (Flomax) relaxes muscle in the prostate and bladder neck to ease urinary symptoms in BPH. It is taken once daily, 30 minutes after the same meal each day.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense the 0.4 mg sustained-release form. The pharmacist will flag any blood-pressure medications and remind about cataract surgery — surgeons need to know about Tamsulosin in advance.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flomax Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | 0.4mg | SR Capsule | Active |
Tamsulosin can cause Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome during cataract surgery. Surgeons can adjust their approach if they know in advance.
Possibly, especially when starting. Stand up slowly the first few days.
No — it is a sustained-release capsule. Swallow whole.
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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