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Tamsulosin (tam-SOO-loh-sin) is used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older. The prostate gland is located below the bladder. As the prostate gland enlarges, certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This can cause problems in urinating, such as a need to urinate often, a weak stream when urinating, or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely. Tamsulosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine and/or decrease the symptoms. However, Tamsulosin will not shrink the prostate. The prostate may continue to get larger. This may cause the symptoms to become worse over time. Therefore, even though Tamsulosin may lessen the problems caused by enlarged prostate now, surgery still may be needed in the future. Tamsulosin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Capsules (U.S.)
Tamsulosin is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Tamsulosin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Tamsulosin comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a day. It should be taken 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Do not crush, chew, or open capsules of Tamsulosin. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Tamsulosin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Brand names: - Flomax - Tamsulosin |