Can you sprinkle Flomax on food?

In Study 527.66, tamsulosin HCl was administered once daily, in dosages of 0.025, 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, or 0.4 mg, 30 min after breakfast, with the contents of the capsules being sprinkled over a teaspoon of applesauce or yogurt, followed by a spoonful of water.

Can you open and sprinkle Flomax?

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.

Why should Flomax capsules not be opened?

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.

What happens if you open tamsulosin capsule?

Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. A broken or leaking dutasteride and tamsulosin capsule can irritate your lips, mouth, or throat. You will need frequent medical tests.

What happens if you open Flomax capsule?

Does Flomax come in a liquid form?

Tamsulosin comes only as a capsule you take by mouth. Tamsulosin oral capsule is used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Is it OK to take tamsulosin with food?

Food may affect the intestinal absorption of tamsulosin. You should take tamsulosin approximately one-half hour following the same meal each day to ensure steady absorption and blood levels of the drug.

Does Flomax come in liquid form?

Does tamsulosin come in liquid?

What happens if you take Flomax right after eating?

What is the dosage for Flomax (tamsulosin)? The recommended starting dose is 0.4 once daily about 30 minutes after the same meal time each day. 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.