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How to Take Tamsulosin and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, it should be taken with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Extended release 400 mcg once daily, up to 800 mcg once daily after 2-4 wk if needed.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity to this drug.

Drug Name : Tamsulosin

This medication is an alpha blocker, prescribed for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate enlargement.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Tamsulosin

India :

Geriflo SR | Urimax 0.4 | Uripro (0.4mg) | Urifine -T | Geritam 0.4 | Dutas -T | Tamdura | Dynapres | Uripro (200mcg) | Tamysin (0.2 mg)

International :

Flomax

Last Updated on Nov 08, 2024

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