Tamsulosin : How to Use

Tamsulosin - Systemic

Brand Names

Flomax Tamsulosin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

To help you remember to take your drug, try to get into the habit of taking it at the same time each day. Take it approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day.

Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush, chew, or open them, unless otherwise directed by your family doctor.

Dosage

The dose of tamsulosin will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of tamsulosin If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For benign enlargement of the prostate:
  - Adults At first, 0.4 milligram - mg once a day, about thirty minutes after the same meal each day. Your family doctor may increase the dose if necessary.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.