Flodart is used to treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland which is also known as benign enlargement of the prostate benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older The prostate gland is located below the bladder As the prostate gland enlarges certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder This can cause problems in urinating such as a need to urinate often a weak stream when urinating or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely Flodart helps relax the muscles in the prostate and the opening of the bladder This may help increase the flow of urine or decrease the symptoms However Flodart will not shrink the prostate The prostate may continue to get larger This may cause the symptoms to become worse over time Therefore even though Flodart may lessen the problems caused by enlarged prostate now surgery still may be needed in the future Flodart is available only with your doctor s prescription Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems Although these uses are not included in product labeling Flodart is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions Ureteric stone a kidney stone that has moved down into the ureter FLODART INDICATIONS

Flodart Tablet 10 s should be taken with caution in people with liver or kidney disease low blood pressure prostate cancer history or allergic to tamsulosin For better results Flodart Tablet 10 s should be used 30 minutes after a meal Inform your doctor if you have had a history of heart disease or planning to undergo cataract surgery During sexual intercourse with your partner use a condom as Flodart Tablet 10 s passes in semen and affect pregnant women and the fetus unborn child It is advisable to contact your doctor for advice if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking Flodart Tablet 10 s Do not donate blood while taking Flodart Tablet 10 s You can donate blood six months after you have taken the last dose of Flodart Tablet 10 s Patients taking Flodart Tablet 10 s should be cautioned about driving operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks as it can cause drowsiness or dizziness In rare cases problems of penis erection ejaculation and pain in the penis can occur So if these symptoms are for a longer time immediately contact your doctor