Tamsulosin (Flomax) Uses

Tamsulosin is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. It is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that causes symptoms such as hesitation, dribbling, weak urine stream, incomplete bladder emptying, painful urination, urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence.

There may be other uses of tamsulosin—your pharmacist or doctor can give you further drug information.

Tamsulosin (Flomax) Mechanism of Action

Tamsulosin works by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder to promote easier flow of urine and relieve difficulty urinating.

Tamsulosin (Flomax) Doses

Flomax (tamsulosin) comes as a 0.4-mg oral capsule. The medicine should be taken once daily, half an hour after the same meal each day.