Can you break open a Flomax capsule?

Can you break open a Flomax capsule?

Tamsulosin is usually taken once a day, approximately 30 minutes after the same meal each day. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Can tamsulosin capsules be opened and sprinkled?

FLOMAX capsules 0.4 mg once daily is recommended as the dose for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH. It should be administered approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day. FLOMAX capsules should not be crushed, chewed or opened.

Is tamsulosin and Flomax the same thing?

Tamsulosin is a prescription drug. It comes as a capsule you take by mouth. Tamsulosin oral capsule is available as the brand-name drug Flomax.

Does Flomax come in 0.8 mg?

In both studies, patients were randomized to either placebo, Flomax capsules 0.4 mg once daily, or Flomax capsules 0.8 mg once daily. Patients in Flomax capsules 0.8 mg once-daily treatment groups received a dose of 0.4 mg once daily for one week before increasing to the 0.8 mg once-daily dose.

Does Flomax make you pee more?

Tamsulosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine or decrease the symptoms.

Can tamsulosin be compounded?

The dosage form available for Tamsulosin is Capsule. The potency of each compounded capsule is verified through weight and yield checks before it is dispensed. 13 strengths of Tamsulosin Capsule are available, ranging from 0.02 mg/cap to 1 mg/cap.

Why can you not crush Flomax?

Do not crush, chew, or open the capsules. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Tamsulosin may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, which could lead to dizziness or fainting.

Why is Flomax bad for you?

Flomax lowers blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it, or when you start taking it again. Call your doctor if you have severe dizziness or feel like you might pass out. Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low.

What is the ingredients in Flomax?

Its structural formula is: Each FLOMAX® (tamsulosin HCl) capsule for oral administration contains tamsulosin HCl 0.4 mg, and the following inactive ingredients: methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, triacetin, polysorbate 80, sodium lauryl sulfate, calcium stearate, talc, FD&C blue No.

Why is Flomax given at night?

Dosage for Flomax Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting.

What happens if you take Flomax on an empty stomach?

When taken on an empty stomach, more of the medication is absorbed. This could cause a greater effect and potentially a drop in blood pressure. The dose may be increased to 0.8 mg once daily after 2 to 4 weeks if the response is not adequate. The capsules should not be crushed, chewed or opened.