Can you buy tamsulosin over the counter

What is Flomax?

Flomax Relief is used to treat the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of a common condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This is when the prostate gland is found just below a mans bladder. When your prostate gland gets bigger it can make it difficult for you to start urinating (peeing), means you take longer to have to urinate more often, lead to the feeling that you still need to urinate again, even though you have just done so, and can cause you to get up several times in the night to urinate.

Flomax Relief MR Capsules contains the active ingredient tamsulosin. It is used to affectively treat the symptoms associated with the lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) of a BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This is when the prostate gland gets bigger.

Flomax Relief is fast-acting and will produce an effect after the first dose, usually relieving symptoms within 7-14 days. It works best if taken after the same meal each day because that slows its absorption into the intestine, enabling more constant plasma levels to be maintained.

Flomax Relief relieves these problems by relaxing muscles in the prostate gland, relaxing the muscles in the urethra (the tube from the bladder to the outside of the body), this lets urine pass more freely through the urethra, making it easier to urinate.

How to take Flomax?

Take one capsule each day, take it at the same time each day, after a meal, swallow the capsule whole with water, do not crush, chew or open the capsules.

Make a note of the date you started to take Flomax Relief. After 2 weeks if you are using Flomax Relief for the first time and you have not got any better after 2 weeks, or if you get worse you must stop taking the medicine and speak with your doctor for further advice.

Within 6 weeks- you should see your doctor within 6 weeks of starting the treatment to confirm that your symptoms are due to BPH. Every 12 months- you should see your doctor every 12 months to check your prostate.

See your doctor sooner if your symptoms change or get worse. If you forget to take your medicine- take your capsule later the same day after food, if you have missed a dose, just take your daily capsule on the next day at the usual time. Do not take two capsules to make up for a forgotten capsule.

* Boehringer’s Flomax Relief goes on sale in pharmacies

* Move underlines UK government drive to promote self care

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - A drug to treat the urinary symptoms of prostate enlargement, previously available only on prescription, is to be sold over the counter in British pharmacies to men aged 45 to 75 years from Wednesday.

The move is the latest example of Britain taking a lead in switching medicines off prescription in a drive to promote self care.

Flomax Relief, or tamsulosin hydrochloride, for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), will cost 16.99 pounds ($25.54) for a pack of 28 capsules lasting four weeks, maker Boehringer Ingelheim of Germany said.

It is the first time the medicine has been made available without prescription anywhere in the world.

The launch also represents a first in bringing a product for men's health into the over-the-counter (OTC) arena, although Pfizer PFE.N has been exploring a non-prescription version of its popular impotence drug Viagra.

The U.S. drugmaker piloted the sale of Viagra in selected pharmacies in the north of England in 2007, but was knocked back in 2008 in its attempt to get European approval for Viagra without prescription. Pfizer said at the time it still believed the drug met the guidelines for OTC status. ($1=.6652 Pound) (Reporting by Ben Hirschler; editing by Simon Jessop)

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You can only buy prescription drugs at a pharmacy. Over-the-counter drugs can be bought at chemists and supermarkets without a prescription.

Buying prescription drugs

Prescription drugs are medicines that you can only get if you have a doctor’s prescription. They are dispensed by a pharmacist.

Buying over-the-counter drugs

Over-the-counter drugs, like antihistamines for hay fever, are available without a prescription. They are divided into three classes. Depending on their class, you can buy over-the-counter drugs at a pharmacy, chemist, supermarket or petrol station. The three classes of over-the-counter drugs are:

  • May only be sold by a pharmacy

    Some over-the-counter drugs (UA class) may only be sold by a pharmacy, where staff can explain how they can be used safely and correctly. This may depend on other medicines that you are using.
  • May be sold by a pharmacy or chemist

    Over-the-counter drugs in the UAD class may be sold by a pharmacy or chemist. The shop assistant will be able to give you advice and instructions on using the medication.
  • General retail

    Over-the-counter drugs in the general retail class (AV) may be sold by any retailer. These medicines are generally recognised as safe and tend to be available in smaller package sizes only. Examples of these drugs are:
    • nicotine patches;
    • painkillers;
    • some antacids.

Buying medicines over the internet

If you want to order medicines online, do so from an authorised supplier. Only then can you be certain the medicines are safe.

What drug shrinks the prostate?

5-alpha reductase inhibitors. These medications shrink your prostate by preventing hormonal changes that cause prostate growth. These medications — which include finasteride (Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart) — might take up to six months to be effective.

Does Tamsulosin break kidney stones?

This large, high quality trial found that people with a single kidney stone taking tamsulosin or nifedipine drugs for up to four weeks were no more likely to pass the stone spontaneously than those taking a placebo.

What are the most common side effects of tamsulosin?

What side effects can this medication cause?.
sleepiness..
difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep..
weakness..
back pain..
diarrhea..
runny or stuffy nose..
pain or pressure in the face..
sore throat, cough, fever, chills, or other signs of infection..

How can I get prescription drugs?

The most common place for filling a prescription is at a local pharmacy. Some pharmacies are located inside of a grocery or large "chain" store. It is best to fill all prescriptions with the same pharmacy.