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Tamsulosin

Also sold as: Flomax, Urimax, Contiflo

Comes as:Capsule

Usual adult dose

Also sold as: Flomax, Urimax, Contiflo

Comes as:Capsule

Usual adult dose: 400 micrograms (0.4 mg) once a day, about 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Swallow the capsule whole.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

Medicines that can react with this one.

Moderate2 medicinesTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Clarithromycin
Clarithromycin raises tamsulosin levels and the risk of dizziness and low blood pressure.
Sildenafil
Together they can cause low blood pressure and dizziness; start sildenafil at a low dose.

Category B

No risk seen in animal studies, but there are few studies in pregnant women. Usually considered safe when needed.

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.