TAMSULOSIN (Flomax Relief /Flomaxtra XL) for BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERTROPHY (BPH) [Educational video]

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:28:32 +0000

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key facts about a medication called Tamsulosin in this educational guide.

This video has been designed for EDUCATIONAL purposes ONLY and is NOT intended to promote or advertise any prescription-only medication.

In the video we cover:

1. What tamsulosin is and why you might take it
2. Common strengths of tablets
3. How and when to take it and what to do if if you forget to take it, or if you take too much by
accident
4. Common and important side effects to be aware of
5. And finally some commonly asked questions

Basic information:

Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It's used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement).

It's also occasionally taken to treat kidney stones.

Tamsulosin is available on prescription and you can also buy it from pharmacies. It comes as tablets and capsules.

If you buy tamsulosin from a pharmacy make sure you see your doctor within 6 weeks of starting your treatment to make sure it's OK for you to carry on taking this medicine.

Tamsulosin is also known by brand names such as Flomax Relief and Flomaxtra XL.

Tamsulosin is sometimes combined with other ingredients to treat bladder problems and enlarged prostate. Brand names include Vesomni (with solifenacin) and Combodart (with dutasteride).

Further information via NHS website:

https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/tamsulosin/

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