Capsules
Chemical Name: TAMSULOSIN (tam-SOO-loe-sin)
Chemical Name: TAMSULOSIN (tam-SOO-loe-sin)
Common uses
Flomax 0.4mg is an alpha-blocker used for treating enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Flomax 0.4mg is an alpha-blocker used for treating enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia [BPH]). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Flomax 0.4mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE FLOMAX 0.4mg IF you are taking another alpha-blocker (eg, prazosin). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors (eg, sildenafil); azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole); cimetidine; serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine); or warfarin. DO NOT START OR STOP Aurogra any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including if you have a history of liver or kidney problems; high or low blood pressure; prostate cancer; allergies; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any sulfonamide (sulfa) medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide. Tell your doctor if you will be having eye surgery. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Flomax 0.4mg.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Flomax 0.4mg. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE FLOMAX 0.4mg IF you are taking another alpha-blocker (eg, prazosin). ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking phosphodiesterase inhibitors (eg, sildenafil); azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole); cimetidine; serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine); or warfarin. DO NOT START OR STOP Aurogra any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including if you have a history of liver or kidney problems; high or low blood pressure; prostate cancer; allergies; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to any sulfonamide (sulfa) medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide. Tell your doctor if you will be having eye surgery. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Flomax 0.4mg.
Directions
Follow the directions for taking Flomax 0.4mg provided by your doctor. An extra patient leaflet is available with Flomax 0.4mg. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information. TAKE FLOMAX 0.4mg 30 minutes after eating the same meal each day. SWALLOW FLOMAX 0.4mg WHOLE. Do not break, crush, chew, or open capsules before swallowing. STORE FLOMAX 0.4mg at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. IF YOU MISS A DOSE of Flomax 0.4mg, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 2 DOSE OF FLOMAX 0.4mg, contact your doctor for instructions.
Follow the directions for taking Flomax 0.4mg provided by your doctor. An extra patient leaflet is available with Flomax 0.4mg. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information. TAKE FLOMAX 0.4mg 30 minutes after eating the same meal each day. SWALLOW FLOMAX 0.4mg WHOLE. Do not break, crush, chew, or open capsules before swallowing. STORE FLOMAX 0.4mg at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. IF YOU MISS A DOSE of Flomax 0.4mg, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 2 DOSE OF FLOMAX 0.4mg, contact your doctor for instructions.
Cautions
DO NOT USE FLOMAX 0.4mg IF you are allergic to any ingredient in Flomax 0.4mg. FLOMAX 0.4mg MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, BLURRED VISION, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, OR FAINTING. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Flomax 0.4mg with caution. DO NOT DRIVE OR PERFORM OTHER POSSIBLY UNSAFE TASKS until you know how you react to it. FLOMAX 0.4mg MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, OR FAINTING; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. DO NOT DRIVE OR PERFORM OTHER POSSIBLY UNSAFE TASKS FOR 12 HOURS AFTER YOUR FIRST DOSE OF FLOMAX 0.4mg OR AFTER ANY DOSE INCREASE. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Flomax 0.4mg before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. FLOMAX 0.4mg MAY RARELY CAUSE A PROLONGED, PAINFUL ERECTION. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens. You will need to have regular check-ups with your doctor while you are using Flomax 0.4mg. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IT IS NOT KNOWN if Flomax 0.4mg can cause harm to the fetus. IT IS NOT KNOWN if Flomax 0.4mg is found in breast milk. FLOMAX 0.4mg IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN WOMEN.
DO NOT USE FLOMAX 0.4mg IF you are allergic to any ingredient in Flomax 0.4mg. FLOMAX 0.4mg MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, BLURRED VISION, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, OR FAINTING. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Flomax 0.4mg with caution. DO NOT DRIVE OR PERFORM OTHER POSSIBLY UNSAFE TASKS until you know how you react to it. FLOMAX 0.4mg MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, LIGHTHEADEDNESS, OR FAINTING; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. DO NOT DRIVE OR PERFORM OTHER POSSIBLY UNSAFE TASKS FOR 12 HOURS AFTER YOUR FIRST DOSE OF FLOMAX 0.4mg OR AFTER ANY DOSE INCREASE. Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Flomax 0.4mg before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. FLOMAX 0.4mg MAY RARELY CAUSE A PROLONGED, PAINFUL ERECTION. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens. You will need to have regular check-ups with your doctor while you are using Flomax 0.4mg. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IT IS NOT KNOWN if Flomax 0.4mg can cause harm to the fetus. IT IS NOT KNOWN if Flomax 0.4mg is found in breast milk. FLOMAX 0.4mg IS NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN WOMEN.
Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Flomax 0.4mg include back pain; blurred vision; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; or weakness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; prolonged, painful erection; or severe of persistent dizziness. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Flomax 0.4mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking Flomax 0.4mg include back pain; blurred vision; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; lightheadedness; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; or weakness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience chest pain; fainting; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; irregular heartbeat; prolonged, painful erection; or severe of persistent dizziness. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to Flomax 0.4mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache; severe or persistent dizziness or lightheadedness; or fainting.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache; severe or persistent dizziness or lightheadedness; or fainting.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE FLOMAX 0.4mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE FLOMAX 0.4mg for other health conditions. KEEP FLOMAX 0.4mg out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING FLOMAX 0.4mg FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
DO NOT SHARE FLOMAX 0.4mg with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE FLOMAX 0.4mg for other health conditions. KEEP FLOMAX 0.4mg out of the reach of children and pets. IF USING FLOMAX 0.4mg FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
