Tamsulosin MR

GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Tamsulosin MR is a medication used to treat men with an enlarged prostate and suffer from symptoms like frequent urination and dribbling. '.

If you think Tamsulosin MR is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker medication. It is mainly prescribed for the treatment of benign enlarged prostate. It may also be prescribed as treatment for kidney stones.

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Tamsulosin MR patient information leaflet.

Tamsulosin MR may be prescribed by your doctor if you are experiencing the following symptoms:

• difficulty urinating
• hesitation when urinating
• weak stream
• dribbling
• incomplete bladder emptying

Flowmax is one branded version of tamsulosin. Another brand name for tamsulosin is Contiflo XL. The generic drug, containing the same active ingredient found in both Flowmax and Contiflo XL is called tamsulosin. We are selling generic tamsulosin on this page.

Tamsulosin works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder, allowing for urine to flow more easily. It does not shrink the prostate.

While you may notice ease of urine flow sooner, it can take up to 5 days for the full effect of tamsulosin easing urine flow to be achieved.

Studies have shown that treating urine flow in men with enlarged prostate with tamsulosin has been effective for over six years.