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1. Let it Flo
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
For the effective &
convenient treatment of
Lower Urinary Tract
Symptoms
due to Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia (BPH)
Controlled-release
Tablets 0.4 mgFLOMAX CR

2. Canada Statistics:
Lower Urinary Tract
Symptoms
due to BPH
 Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
is distinguished by the progressive
development of LUTS which starts
to affect men in their forties and
is prevalent in men in their sixties and older.1
 The number of Canadian men aged 50 or more
was 4.7 million in 2005 and this group is projected
to rise to 6.6 million by 2018, a 39.5% increase.1
 The number of men aged 50 and older estimated
to have moderate to severe LUTS in 2005 was 1.8 million.
By 2018, this number is predicted to grow to 2.6 million,
a rise of 41.3%. 1
 Need for a effective and convenient drug for
the treatment of LUTS:
 Obstructive Symptoms
 Irritative Symptoms
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

3.  Poor stream
 Hesitancy
 Incomplete Voiding
 Terminal dribbling
Obstructive Symptoms
For the effective &
convenient treatment of
Lower Urinary Tract
Symptoms
due to BPH
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

4. Irritative Symptoms
 Frequency
 Urgency
 Nocturia
 Incontinence
For the effective &
convenient treatment of
Lower Urinary Tract
Symptoms
due to BPH
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

5.  Effective
• Significant improvement in both
irritative and obstructive symptoms
.
Effect on Total I-PSS in the 3 month studies
2
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

6.  Effective
• Fast onset of action with significant
decrease in I-PSS at 2 to 4 weeks
.
Mean Change from Baseline in Total I-PSS
over Time in the Placebo and Active-Controlled Study
2
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

7.  Convenient
• Each tablet of 0.4 mg to be taken
just once daily with or without food
References:
1.Rawson N, Saad F. The aging male
population and medical care for benign
prostatic hyperplasia in CanadaCan Urol
Assoc J. 2010 April; 4(2): 123–127.
2.Narayan P, Evans CP, Moon T. Long-term
safety and efficacy of tamsulosin for the
treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms
associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
J Urol. 2003 Aug;170(2 Pt 1):498-502.
3.Chapple CR, Baert L, Thind P, Hofner K,
Khoe GS, Spangberg A. Tamsulosin 0.4 mg
once daily: tolerability in older and younger
patients with lower urinary tract symptoms
suggestive of benign prostatic obstruction
(symptomatic BPH). The European
Tamsulosin Study Group. Eur Urol.
3
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride

8. Product Information
Flomax CR is a medication used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged
prostate by relaxing the muscle of the prostate and the opening of the
bladder. Flomax CR does not, however, shrink the prostate or treat the
underlying cause.
Side Effects of Flomax CR
The more common side effects include an abnormal ejaculation,
diarrhea, back pains and head aches, dizziness, a stuffy or runny nose
and body weakness. Less common side effects include decreased
sexual performance, drowsiness, nausea, sleeplessness and faintness.
Serious but rare side effects include chest pains and priapism. If these
rare side effects occur a doctor should be contacted as soon as possible
to avoid possible medical problems. It's possible to experience side
effects other than those listed. Any troublesome or painful side effects of
Flomax CR should be discussed with a doctor.
Safety Information:
Flomax CR should not be taken by everyone. Women, children and
those sensitive to tamsulosin should avoid taking this medication. In
addition, a number of other drugs may interact with tamsulosin. These
medications include the following: blood pressure-lowering medications
like enalapril, doxazosin, ccimetidine, prazosin, warfarin and terazosin. If
you are taking any of these medications it's important to speak with a
doctor about possible interactions. Your doctor may recommend you
discontinue use of one medication, change to another, change how you
take both medications or do nothing. Individuals with a history of
prostate cancer, priapism or orthostatic hypotension should also speak
with their doctor before beginning Flomax CR.
Dosage:
Tablet/pill 0.4mg daily
Visual Description:
Flomax CR is available in tablet form only at 0.4mg strength. Tablets are
small and coated and must be swallowed whole.
Warnings and Precautions
Rarely, fainting can occur during the use of FLOMAX CR, as with other
medicinal products of this type. At the first signs of dizziness or
weakness you should sit or lie down until they have disappeared.
FLOMAX CR should not be used in women or children.
Controlled-release Tablets
0.4 mgFLOMAX CR
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride