Tamsulosin

Prostate medicine (alpha blocker)
PRESCRIPTION ONLY IN INDIA

Tamsulosin is a prostate medicine (alpha blocker) found in 25 medicines sold in India, such as Urimax 0.4, Veltam 0.4, Contiflo OD. Below: what it is for, how it works, how to take it, side effects, interactions and pregnancy advice.

What it is used for

Eases urine flow in an enlarged prostate; also helps pass kidney stones.

How it works

An alpha blocker that relaxes the muscle of the prostate and bladder neck, easing urine flow in an enlarged prostate. Also helps pass kidney stones.

How to take it

Usually 0.4 mg once a day, 30 minutes after the same meal. Swallow whole.

Common side effects

  • Dizziness
  • Less or no semen at ejaculation
  • Stuffy nose

Get medical help straight away if

  • Fainting
  • Painful erection over 4 hours

Be careful

Can cause dizziness on standing; tell your eye surgeon before cataract surgery.

Other medicines and interactions

Tell your eye surgeon before cataract surgery (floppy iris). Adds to the effect of blood pressure medicines and PDE-5 inhibitors.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not used by women in pregnancy.

Brands of Tamsulosin (14)

Contiflo Icon 0.4Contiflo ODFlokind-0.4 ErGeristartTamcontin 0.4Tamdosin-0.4Tamsin 0.4 PRTamsukem 0.4Tasulin 0.4Urimax 0.4Uripro 0.4Uritin 0.4UronexVeltam 0.4

Combination medicines that contain Tamsulosin (11)

Flokind-DGeriflo DTamdosin DTamsin DTamsukem-DTasulin-DTemsunol-DUrimax DUrimax DXUritin DVeltam Plus

Common questions

What is Tamsulosin used for?

Eases urine flow in an enlarged prostate; also helps pass kidney stones.

How does Tamsulosin work?

An alpha blocker that relaxes the muscle of the prostate and bladder neck, easing urine flow in an enlarged prostate. Also helps pass kidney stones.

How should I take Tamsulosin?

Usually 0.4 mg once a day, 30 minutes after the same meal. Swallow whole.

What are the side effects of Tamsulosin?

Common: Dizziness, less or no semen at ejaculation, stuffy nose. Get help straight away for: Fainting, painful erection over 4 hours.

Does Tamsulosin interact with other medicines?

Tell your eye surgeon before cataract surgery (floppy iris). Adds to the effect of blood pressure medicines and PDE-5 inhibitors.

Is Tamsulosin safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Not used by women in pregnancy.

Does Tamsulosin need a prescription in India?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Which brands contain Tamsulosin?

Contiflo Icon 0.4, Contiflo OD, Flokind-0.4 Er, Flokind-D, Geriflo D, Geristart, Tamcontin 0.4, Tamdosin D, Tamdosin-0.4, Tamsin 0.4 PR, Tamsin D, Tamsukem 0.4, Tamsukem-D, Tasulin 0.4, Tasulin-D, Temsunol-D, Urimax 0.4, Urimax D, Urimax DX, Uripro 0.4, Uritin 0.4, Uritin D, Uronex, Veltam 0.4, Veltam Plus.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu from standard prescribing information.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.