Flomax - Prescription Medication for Enlarged Prostate

Flomax is a prescription medication used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as difficulty urinating.
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Available by prescription from healthcare providers.
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Flomax FAQ


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What is Flomax used for?

Flomax may be used to improve urine flow in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also referred to as an enlarged prostate gland. Flomax is taken just once daily. No dosage adjustment is required in people with kidney disease; however, people with end-stage renal disease have not been studied.

What is Flomax (tamsulosin)?

What is Flomax? Flomax (tamsulosin) belongs to in a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder so that urine can flow easily.

Can I take Flomax If I have enlarged prostate?

Flomax is a prescription alpha-blocker medicine used to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition your doctor may refer to as an enlarged prostate. Flomax is not for women. Flomax is not for children. Who should not take Flomax? Do not take Flomax capsules if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Can Flomax lower blood pressure?

Flomax capsules are not intended to be used to lower blood pressure. Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

Where can I find information about Flomax?

For current prescribing information, access www.4flomax.com or call sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC at 1-800-633-1610. What are the ingredients in FLOMAX capsules?

How is Flomax supplied?

16. How is Flomax supplied FLOMAX capsules 0.4 mg are supplied in high density polyethylene bottles containing 100 hard gelatin capsules with olive green opaque cap and orange opaque body. The capsules are imprinted on one side with Flomax 0.4 mg and on the other side with BI 58.

What are Flomax capsules used for?

Flomax capsules are used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate ( benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) which include difficulty urinating (hesitation, dribbling, weak stream, and incomplete bladder emptying), painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. Flomax capsules are not approved for use in women or children.

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