Tamsulosin Tablets

Tamsulosin comes as slow-release tablets and capsules (also called modified release, prolonged release, MR or XL).

This means the medicine is released into your body gradually.

Dosage;

The usual dose of Tamsulosin for enlarged prostate and kidney stones is 400 micrograms, once a day. The word microgram is sometimes written with the Greek symbol μ followed by the letter g (μg).

A microgram is 1,000 times smaller than a milligram (mg).

How to take it

Take your Tamsulosin capsules or tablets with a drink of water while either sitting or standing.

Swallow them whole.

Do not break, chew or crush them. If you can, take Tamsulosin in the morning, after breakfast or the first meal or snack of the day.

is because the highest levels of medicine are in your body 6 hours after you take it.

This will give you the most benefit during the daytime when you’re most likely trying to pee. It’s best to take it at about the same time each day.

If you fail to remember to take your medication on time, take the missed dose as soon as you remember.

If you forget to take your medication and it is the next day, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the scheduled time.

You should not take two doses to make up for a missed dose.

If you frequently forget to take your medication, setting an alarm clock may help.

You can also ask your pharmacist for advice on other strategies to help you remember to take your medication.

If you take too much, taking too much Tamsulosin can cause low blood pressure and an elevated heart rate. If this occurs to you, lying down may assist.