Tamsulosin Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Name: Tamsulosin Capsule: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Uploaded: 2026-09-19T03:21:15.611Z
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Description: Tamsulosin is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a condition also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It belongs to a group of medicines called alpha blockers.

Published 19/09/2026

Tamsulosin Capsule

Generic name	Tamsulosin
Drug class	Alpha blocker
Forms	Oral capsule (0.4 mg)

Tamsulosin is a prescription medicine used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a condition also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It belongs to a group of medicines called alpha blockers.

General information

Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.