Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Tamsulosin
Drug Class
General
What is Uriflow?
Uses
Tamsulosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder so that ...
How It Works
The Molecular weight of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride is 445.00.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
0.4 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take tamsulosin capsules exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets Tamsulosin capsules are usuall
Safety Alerts
To make sure tamsulosin capsules are safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: prostate cancer
low blood pressure
an allergy to sulfa drugs
or liver or kidney disease
Tamsulosin can affect your pupils
Important Warnings
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to tamsulosin
Do not take tamsulosin with other similar medicines such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), silodosin (Rapaflo), or terazosin (Hytrin)
Tamsulosin may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it or when you start taking it again
Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert
Avoid standing for long periods of time or becoming overheated during exercise and in hot weather
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy
If you stop taking this medicine for any reason, call your doctor before you start taking it again
You may need a dose adjustment
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to tamsulosin (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction ( feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Tamsulosin may lower your blood pressure and may cause dizziness or faintingespecially when you first start taking it or your dose changes. Tamsulosin may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feelinglike you might pass outor a painful erection that lasts 4 hours or longer. Common tamsulosin side effects may include: abnormal ejaculationdecreased amount of semendizzinessdrowsinessweaknessrunny or stuffy nose
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect tamsulosin
especially: cimetidine
medicine to treat impotence or pulmonary arterial hypertension-- avanafil ( Stendra )
sildenafil ( Viagra
Revatio )
tadalafil ( Adcirca
Cialis )
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Between 15°C-30°C. Protect from Sunlight, Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 490.8
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 10 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 49.08 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 1,110
DVAGOper pack of 10Rs 490.8
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