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Flodart Tablet PR

ContainsTamsulosin (0.4mg)
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MRP₹110.0020% OFF
₹88.00

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Packaging:10.0 Tablet pr in 1 strip
Flodart Tablet PR – Tamsulosin (0.4mg) by Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
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Composition:Tamsulosin (0.4mg)
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Quick Facts

Chemical ClassSulfonamide Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassUROLOGY

About Flodart Tablet PR

Flodart Tablet PR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.Flodart Tablet PR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctors advice.

How It Works

Flodart Tablet PR is an alpha-adrenergic antagonist that is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It helps to relieve symptoms like difficulty in passing urine. However, it does not decrease the size of the prostate.Flodart Tablet PR is advised to take it in a dose and duration as per prescription. It may be taken with or without food, but take at the same time regularly. Swallow the medicine as a whole without crushing or chewing it. You should not stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor as it may lead to the worsening of your symptoms. The course of the treatment should be completed for better efficacy of the medicine.Use of this medicine can cause some common side effects such as dizziness, backe pain, chest pain, ejaculation disorder, and retrograde ejaculation. If any of the side effects persist or bother you, you must consult the doctor without delay.Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate as soon as you feel the urge, however, never strain or push to empty your bladder. You should avoid drinking caffeinated or alcoholic drinks at night and a few hours before going to bed or going out.Before receiving the treatment, inform your doctor if you are on any medication for any other health condition. If you have to undergo eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma then inform your eye doctor about the usage of this medicine. Patients with liver disease must be cautious while receiving the prescription, and they must receive regular follow-ups as per the doctors advice.

How to Use

Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Flodart Tablet PR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Flodart Tablet PR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Storage

Store below 30C

Prescription required. Upload a valid prescription at checkout or via prescription upload.

Composition of Flodart Tablet PR

Tamsulosin (0.4mg)

Uses of Flodart Tablet PR

Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Key Benefits of Flodart Tablet PR

  • In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia When your prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause urinary problems such as difficulty passing urine and a need to go to the toilet frequently or urgently. It can also cause urine flow to be slower. If not treated, there is a risk that your urine flow will be completely blocked. Flodart Tablet PR works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. So, it can rapidly relieve the symptoms and make it easier for you to urinate. However, it may take up to 6 months to notice the full benefit. Take this medicine exactly as prescribed for maximum benefits.

Side Effects of Flodart Tablet PR

  • Chest pain
  • Inflammation of the nose
  • Dizziness
  • Ejaculation disorder
  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain
  • Back pain
  • Nausea
  • Infection

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Safety Advice for Flodart Tablet PR

Alcohol
UNSAFE

Flodart Tablet PR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Flodart Tablet PR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flodart Tablet PR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Flodart Tablet PR is not indicated for use in women.

Driving
SAFE

Flodart Tablet PR does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flodart Tablet PR is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Flodart Tablet PR is recommended.However, limited information is available on the use of Flodart Tablet PR in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION

Flodart Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Flodart Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can take the capsule after breakfast or after the first meal of the day. However, some doctors prefer it to be taken at night time after dinner. You should take it approximately 30 minutes following the same meal every day. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not open, crush or chew the medicine.

Use of Flodart Tablet PR does not increase your blood sugar levels. If you notice any change in the blood sugar levels while taking it, consult your doctor as this could be due to some condition which needs attention.

No, Flodart Tablet PR does not usually cause any increase in the weight, even on long-term use. If you experience any weight gain while taking the medication, then consult your doctor to identify the cause of the weight gain.

An improvement in urine flow can be seen in 4 to 8 hours after taking Flodart Tablet PR. However, it may take 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect to come.

Yes, Flodart Tablet PR can be taken with vitamin D. No harmful effects or interactions have been reported when these are used together.

In patient with kidney stones, Flodart Tablet PR helps in removal of stones via urine. It works by relaxing the muscles of the urinary tract which causes an easy removal of the stones.Use of Flodart Tablet PR in kidney stones also decreases the need for painkillers.

Flodart Tablet PR dilates the blood vessels and leads to the accumulation of blood in the extremities (ends of the arms and limbs). This restrains the proper flow of blood to the brain, thereby causing the blood pressure to fall on the sudden change in posture. As a result, the patient may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, spinning sensation, and vertigo.

Flodart Tablet PR can cause floppy eye syndrome in which the muscles of the iris become floppy and the pupil constricts unexpectedly during cataract surgery. So, when the eye surgeon actually needs a dilated pupil, it will constrict and restrict the field of surgery, and can affect the surgical outcomes.

Flodart Tablet PR relaxes the smooth muscles of the blood vessels and this vasodilation of the blood vessels can cause a stuffy nose.

No, Flodart Tablet PR is not an anticholinergic medication. It is a medicine that acts by relaxing the muscles in the prostate gland and neck of the urinary bladder, improving the urine flow in patients with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. Taking anticholinergic drugs in this condition or while taking Flodart Tablet PR can increase the symptoms and worsen the condition.

No, Flodart Tablet PR does not cause frequent urination. In fact, this medicine increases the urine flow and decreases the urge to urinate frequently, which is a symptom of benign enlargement of the prostate gland. This condition also leads to a weak stream while urinating and hence the patient is not able to empty the bladder completely. Flodart Tablet PR is used to treat all such symptoms related to urine flow in patients with benign enlargement of the prostate gland.

Usually Flodart Tablet PR does not cause any side effects in patients with benign enlargement of the prostate gland. However, long-term use of Flodart Tablet PR may increase the chances of having infection, rhinitis, pain, and pharyngitis. Its long-term use may also cause abnormal ejaculation, blackouts, faintness, lightheadedness, dizziness, and decreased blood pressure.

Simple lifestyle changes can help you manage your symptoms better. Try to urinate when you first get the urge. However, take care not to strain or push to empty your bladder. Avoid drinking fluids (especially alcohol, caffeine) a few hours before bedtime or going out. Also, you should not take any other medicine without consulting your doctor because some medicines can increase your urge to urinate.

Flodart Tablet PR can be taken with ibuprofen or paracetamol. No harmful side effects or other interactions have been seen when they are taken together.

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Reviewed by
Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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