Flomax Relief MR (28 Capsules)

Flomax Relief MR Tamsulosin Capsules effectively relieve the frequent night-time urinating, the urge to urinate every few hours and weak flow and the feeling of unfinished urinating, which may be an effect of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

The great majority of BPH cases can be easily treated by taking simple oral medicines, and the most common are called alpha-blockers. These work by relaxing muscles in the prostate, relieving pressure on the urethra, thus enabling urine to flow more freely and reducing pain.

Flomax Relief is fast-acting and will produce an effect after the first dose, usually relieving symptoms within 7-14 days. It works best if taken after the same meal each day because that slows its absorption into the intestine, enabling more constant plasma levels to be maintained.

Flomax Relief MR Capsules contains the active ingredient tamsulosin which belongs to a group of medicines called ‘alpha blockers' (or alpha1A-adrenoceptor antagonists). It is used to affectively treat the symptoms associated with the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of a BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This is when the prostate gland gets bigger.

These symptoms include:

Poor stream - The flow of urine is weaker, and it takes longer to empty your bladder

Hesitancy - You may have to wait at the toilet for a while before urine starts to flow

Dribbling - Towards the end of passing urine, the flow becomes a slow dribble

Poor emptying - You may have a feeling of not quite emptying your bladder

How Flomax Relief MR Capsules work:

The tamsulosin contained in the capsule binds selectively and competitively to relax the muscles in the prostate surrounding the urethra, thus relieving pressure and allowing urine to flow more freely resulting in an easier to empty bladder and less pain.

Effectiveness of Flomax Relief MR Capsules:

For many men, the benefits of Flomax Relief MR Capsules can be felt after taking the first dose and symptoms gone within 7-14 days! It works best if taken after the same meal each day as that slows down the drug's absorption into the intestine, keeping the plasma levels as constant as possible.

Directions:

For men between the ages of 45 and 75 - Oral use only

Take one capsule each day after the same meal with water

Do not crush, chew or open the capsules

Record the first day you take Flomax Relief MR Capsules

After 2 weeks: if using Flomax Relief MR Capsules for the first time and symptoms are not subsiding, or are getting worse, stop taking the medication and seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Within 6 weeks: you should see your doctor to confirm that your symptoms are due to BPH.

Every 12 months: you should see your doctor to check your prostate. Also see your doctor if your symptoms change or get worse.

If you forget to take your Flomax Relief MR Capsule:

Take your capsule later the same day after food 

If you have missed a dose, just take your daily capsule on the next day at the usual time 

Do not take two capsules to make up for a forgotten capsule

If you take more of this medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or pharmacist straight away.

Warnings

lomax Relief MR Capsules should only be used by men aged between 45 and 75.

Consult your doctor before taking Flomax Relief MR Capsules if:

You are allergic to sulphur drugs as you may also be allergic to Flomax Relief MR Capsules

You are allergic to any of the other ingredients listed

You have problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys

You faint or get dizzy or weak when you sit or stand up suddenly

You have had your symptoms for less than three months

You have pain when you urinate, or your urine was cloudy or bloody, at sometime in the last three months

You have a fever due to an infection of your kidneys or bladder (urinary tract infection)

You have leaking of your urine which you are unable to control (incontinence)

You think you have diabetes and it is not properly controlled

You have had prostate surgery

You have prostate cancer

You have recently had blurred or cloudy vision and have not been examined by your doctor or optician

If you feel like you might pass out, or if you have an erection of your penis that is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours stop using Flomax Relief MR Capsules and seek advice from you doctor.

Consult you doctor or pharmactist if you are taking any other medication (including those bought over the counter and herbal remedies), especially alpha blockers used to lower blood pressure (e.g. such as doxazosin, indoramin, prazosin, terazosin, or verapamil) as can cause dizziness and weakness

Tell your doctor or dentist before any operation or dental procedure as there is a potential that your medicine may interfere with the effects of the anaesthetic.

If you will be having cataract surgery do not start taking Flomax Relief MR Capsules. If you are already taking Flomax Relief MR Capsules inform your surgeon ahead of time and do not stop using the medication unless instructed to by your surgeon.

You should carefully read all product packaging and labels prior to use

Ingredients:

Tamsulosin 0.4mg (active ingredient)

Microcrystalline cellulose

Methacrylic acid-ethyl acrylate copolymer

Polysorbate

Sodium laurilsulphate

Triacetin

Calcium stearate

Talc

Gelatine

Indigotin (E132)

Titanium oxide (E171)

Yellow iron oxide (E172)

Red iron oxide (E172)

Shellac

Propylene glycol

 Black iron oxide (E172)

Side effects:

There are few side effects which are generally mild.

May impair thinking or reactions therefore take care when driving or carrying out an activity which 

requires for you to be awake and alert.

May cause dizziness when getting up from a sitting a lying position, to avoid this, do not stand up 

too quickly.

Drinking alcohol may also increase the dizziness possibly caused by Flomax Relief MR Capsules