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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Flomax-D Tablet is used in treating the enlarged prostate gland. It helps in getting relief from symptoms such as difficulty passing urine and frequent urination. It contains Tamsulosin and Dutasteride which makes it easier to pass urine and relieves symptoms. Thus, minimizes the need for prostate surgery and the risk of complete blockage of urine flow. It may cause common side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, sexual problems (decreased sex drive or libido), runny/stuffy nose, reduced amount of semen/sperm), increased breast size, or breast tenderness.

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Lividus Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Flomax-D Tablet

Flomax-D Tablet is primarily used to treat enlarged prostate gland. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate gland) is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland caused due to overproduction of a dihydrotestosterone hormone in men.

Flomax-D Tablet contains Tamsulosin and Dutasteride. Tamsulosin makes it easier to pass urine. On the other hand, Dutasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland's size and relieves symptoms. Thereby, minimizes the risk of complete blockage of urine flow and need for prostate surgery.

In some cases, Flomax-D Tablet may cause common side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, sexual problems (decreased sex drive or libido), runny/stuffy nose, reduced amount of semen/sperm), testicle pain/swelling, increased breast size, or breast tenderness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. 

Women or children should not take Flomax-D Tablet . Please inform your doctor before starting Flomax-D Tablet have low blood pressure, liver/kidney disease, history of heart problems. It is advisable to use a contraceptive (like a condom) while having sex if your wife is pregnant as Flomax-D Tablet is known to pass in semen.

Uses of Flomax-D Tablet

Flomax-D Tablet is used in the treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The detailed uses of Flomax-D Tablet are as follows:

  • Management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Flomax-D Tablet helps to manage symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH), like difficulty urinating, and improves quality of life.
  • Improvement of urinary flow: Flomax-D Tablet can help in enhancing urine flow, making it easier to empty the bladder.
  • Management of urinary symptoms: Flomax-D Tablet helps to relieve symptoms like frequent urination, urgency, weak urine flow, and incomplete bladder emptying.
  • Support for bladder function: Flomax-D Tablet supports bladder function, particularly in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by relaxing bladder muscles, improving urinary tract health.

Directions for Use

  • Flomax-D Tablet should be taken about 30 minutes after the same meal each day or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow Flomax-D Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not chew, crush or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Flomax-D Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men.
  • It relaxes prostate and bladder muscles for easier urination and shrinks the prostate over time.
  • It helps relieve symptoms like frequent urination, weak urine flow, and urinary urgency.
  • It lowers the risk of sudden urine blockage and reduces the need for prostate surgery. 
  • It improves comfort and quality of life.

How Flomax-D Tablet Works

Flomax-D Tablet contains Tamsulosin and Dutasteride, primarily used to treat enlarged prostate gland. Tamsulosin makes it easier to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the prostate gland. On the other hand, Dutasteride reduces the enlarged prostate gland's size and relieves symptoms. Thereby, minimizes the risk of complete blockage of urine flow and need for prostate surgery. Collectively, they improve the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH).

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Flomax-D Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Flomax-D Tablet . Taking extra medicine won’t make your symptoms improve faster; rather it may lead to serious side effects or poisoning. If you think you have taken too many Flomax-D Tablet , or feel unwell after taking it, consult your doctor.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Flomax-D Tablet if you are allergic to Flomax-D Tablet or any of the ingredients.
  • Flomax-D Tablet should not be taken if you have low blood pressure, which makes you feel dizzy, lightheaded or faint, glaucoma.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, liver/kidney disease.
  • Before undergoing surgery (cataract), please consult a doctor as you might be advised to stop Flomax-D Tablet .
  • During sexual intercourse, use a condom as Flomax-D Tablet is found in semen.
  • Contact your doctor for advice before taking Flomax-D Tablet , if you are planning to father a child as it may reduce semen volume, sperm count and sperm movement.
  • Keep your doctor informed about all the OTC medicines you are using while taking Flomax-D Tablet .
  • Flomax-D Tablet may cause dizziness in some people. Therefore, if you feel dizzy, avoid driving or operating machinery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TamsulosinFosamprenavir
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How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with Voriconazole may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, heart palpitation (irregular heartbeat). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinFosamprenavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with fosamprenavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and fosamprenavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking clarithromycin with Flomax-D Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clarithromycin can be taken with Flomax-D Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience side effects such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
TamsulosinCobicistat
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with cobicistat may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and cobicistat together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinTelithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with telithromycin may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and telithromycin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with ritonavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and ritonavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and ceritinib together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TamsulosinIdelalisib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with idealisib may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and idealisib together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with indinavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and indinavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Flomax-D Tablet:
Taking Flomax-D Tablet with atazanavir may significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Flomax-D Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Flomax-D Tablet and atazanavir together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, headache, flushing, nasal congestion, heart palpitation, and priapism (prolonged and painful erection unrelated to sexual activity). Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid drinking less alcohol, caffeine, and fizzy drink. Limit intake of artificial sweeteners.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly so that you do not feel heavy in the abdomen region.
  • Also, drink less water in the evening and before sleeping to have a sound sleep and do not wake up frequently for urination.
  • Any medication which may worsen urinary symptoms (medication for cold and cough) should be avoided.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIMUSCARINIC AGENTS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Flomax-D Tablet should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Keep your doctor informed if you drink alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Not applicable

Flomax-D Tablet is not recommended for women.

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Breast Feeding

Not applicable

Flomax-D Tablet is not recommended for women.

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Driving

Caution

Flomax-D Tablet can make some people feel dizzy, so it may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery safely.

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Liver

Caution

Flomax-D Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.

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Kidney

Caution

Flomax-D Tablet should not be taken until prescribed. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests is recommended.

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Children

Unsafe

Flomax-D Tablet is not recommended for children. The safety and effectiveness of Flomax-D Tablet have not been established in children due to limited testing of this drug on children by competent authorities worldwide.

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FAQs

Flomax-D Tablet is used to treat enlarged prostate gland.

Flomax-D Tablet contains tamsulosin and dutasteride, primarily in treating the enlarged prostate gland. Dutasteride lowers the production of dihydrotestosterone hormone, which leads to a decrease in the size of the prostate and, as a result, relieves the symptoms. Tamsulosin makes it easy to pass urine by relaxing the muscles of the gland. Collectively, both of them improve the symptoms of Benign Hyperplasia Prostate (BPH).

No, taking any cold or cough medication along with Flomax-D Tablet should be avoided as it increases the urge to urinate. So, before taking any such medication, please consult your doctor.

Flomax-D Tablet is known to be harmful to men below the age of 18, childbearing women, patients with known allergy to any of the components of Flomax-D Tablet .

No, Flomax-D Tablet does not cure urinary bladder cancer and should not be used for it. It just helps in relieving symptoms of the enlarged prostate gland. For better advice, you should consult your doctor.

No, you are advised not to donate blood if you are taking Flomax-D Tablet as it contains Dutasteride, which is carried in the blood and can cause congenital disabilities. Even if you stop taking Flomax-D Tablet , wait for at least 6 months and consult your doctor before donating blood.

Yes, in some cases sexual problems (like decreased sexual interest/ability/libido, ejaculation problems, decreased sperm/semen amount), testes pain/swelling, increased breast size, or breast tenderness in the male might occur. Sexual problems in a male may be continued even after stopping the intake of Flomax-D Tablet . However, if any of these side effects persist, tell your doctor promptly.

Before taking any medication, take certain precautions. Inform your doctor about your medical history, including allergies and previous reactions. Share your current medications and supplements to avoid interactions. Tell your doctor about underlying medical conditions or concerns. Follow recommended dosage and usage instructions carefully. Be aware of potential drug interactions and monitor your body's response to the medication.

Consumption of alcohol with Flomax-D Tablet can lower your blood pressure. This can cause dizziness or feeling like you might pass out, especially when getting up from a sitting or lying position. So, avoid the consumption of alcohol.

Elderly patients can take Flomax-D Tablet , but they should do so with extra caution. Older adults may be more sensitive to its effects, increasing the risk of dizziness, low blood pressure, and falls. To ensure safety, elderly patients should consult their doctor before taking Flomax-D Tablet , follow their doctor's instructions carefully, and be closely monitored by their doctor, as they may need to adjust the dosage or monitor them more frequently.

Flomax-D Tablet can cause the iris to become breakable (Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome or IFIS), making surgery more difficult and increasing the risk of complications like iris damage and posterior capsular rupture. Stopping the medication temporarily allows it to leave your system, reducing these risks and ensuring a smoother surgery. So, to minimize risks during cataract surgery, your doctor may ask you to stop taking Flomax-D Tablet at least a week beforehand.

You'll likely take Flomax-D Tablet long-term. Symptoms may improve in 3 months, but full benefits take 6 months or more. Treatment continues for life to stay symptom-free. Always follow your doctor's plan, and don't stop without consulting them.

Taking Flomax-D Tablet for an extended period can have several side effects. You may experience decreased sex drive, erection issues, or breast changes. Additionally, dizziness, nasal congestion, and drowsiness are possible. If you notice any of these symptoms, consult your doctor to discuss managing them or adjusting your treatment.

If you're feeling better, don't stop taking the medicine! Instead, report your progress to your doctor and follow their advice. Remember, finishing the full course of medicine is crucial to ensuring the infection is gone and doesn't return. Your doctor will guide you on what to do next, so be sure to check in with them.

If you forget to take your Flomax-D Tablet , take it immediately when you remember. But if your next dose is near, skip the missed one and continue your usual schedule. Never double up on doses; this increases the risk of side effects.

Flomax-D Tablet has been widely used and considered safe for long-term treatment of enlarged prostate. While it's important to be aware of potential side effects like sexual issues and dizziness, the benefits of treatment often outweigh the risks. With regular doctor visits and monitoring, you can minimize potential risks and maximize the effectiveness of treatment.

Flomax-D Tablet may cause various side effects. These include decreased sex drive, semen reduction, erection difficulties, ejaculation issues, and testicle discomfort. Some men experience breast tenderness or enlargement. You may also feel dizzy, lightheaded or experience nasal congestion. Additional side effects include breast changes, tenderness, and drowsiness. It's crucial to report any side effects to your doctor, who can provide guidance and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

When taking Flomax-D Tablet , beware of potential interactions with other medications. Inform your doctor about all medications, supplements, and herbal products you're using, as interactions can occur with blood thinners, blood pressure medications, erectile dysfunction treatments, antidepressants, HIV medications, certain antibiotics, and pain relievers. Your doctor will help manage potential interactions and adjust your treatment plan for safe use.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

The Work Villa, 306, Kamala Arcade, Thousand Lights Anna Salai, Chennai - 600 006
Other Info - FLO0512

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