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Tamsulosin 0.4 mg: uses, price & cheaper substitutes

Prescription required (Schedule H)

Common uses: Symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH) in men – weak stream, difficulty starting, getting up at night to pass urine; Helping small kidney or ureter stones pass more easily, for a short course.

Listed MRPs range from ₹2.06 to ₹18.79 per capsule across 8 listings. Use only on a doctor's prescription.

Price comparison

BrandManufacturerPackMRP₹ / capsuleAs on
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Capsules IP 0.4mgJan AushadhiJan Aushadhi (PMBJP)10₹20.63₹2.0619 October 2026
UrilosinLeeford Healthcare Ltd15₹112.50₹7.5019 October 2026
FlodartAristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd10₹110.00₹11.0019 October 2026
Flokind 0.4Mankind Pharma Ltd10₹118.53₹11.8519 October 2026
Uronex 0.4Micro Labs Ltd10₹133.10₹13.3119 October 2026
Veltam 0.4Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd15₹232.00₹15.4719 October 2026
Contiflo Icon 0.4Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd10₹166.00₹16.6019 October 2026
Dynapres 0.4Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd30₹563.55₹18.7919 October 2026

MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.

Uses

  • Symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH) in men – weak stream, difficulty starting, getting up at night to pass urine.
  • Helping small kidney or ureter stones pass more easily, for a short course.
  • Used along with dutasteride or finasteride when the prostate is large.

How to take it

Take one 0.4 mg capsule or tablet once a day at about the same time, preferably in the morning after breakfast or your first meal, with a glass of water while sitting or standing. Swallow it whole – do not break, chew or crush, because it is a slow-release form. The first doses can cause dizziness on standing, so get up slowly. For an enlarged prostate it is usually continued long term with check-ups every few months; for kidney stones your doctor will tell you when to stop, usually once the stone has passed. Do not stop on your own, as symptoms return. See a doctor if you cannot pass urine at all, have fever with urinary symptoms, or faint.

Side effects

Common

  • Dizziness, especially on standing up.
  • Problems with ejaculation – less or no semen (harmless but tell your doctor if it bothers you).
  • Headache.
  • Blocked nose.
  • Sweating.

Serious

Stop and get medical help urgently if you notice any of these.

  • Fainting or passing out – contact your doctor.
  • A painful erection lasting 2 hours or more – go to emergency.
  • Swelling of the mouth, face, lips or throat (angioedema) or a severe allergic reaction.
  • If you need cataract surgery, tell the eye surgeon you take tamsulosin – it can cause floppy iris syndrome during the operation.

Safety information

Alcohol

Alcohol adds to the dizziness and drop in blood pressure, especially in the first weeks. Keep it to a minimum.

Pregnancy

Tamsulosin is for men only. It is not used in women or in pregnancy.

Kidney problems

Usually no dose change for mild to moderate kidney disease; tell your doctor if you have severe kidney disease.

Liver problems

Not recommended in severe liver disease; tell your doctor about any liver problem.

Children

Not for children.

Missed dose

Take it when you remember if it is the same day; if you only remember the next day, skip it and take the next dose as usual. Do not double up.

Interactions

  • Other alpha blockers (prazosin, alfuzosin, doxazosin, terazosin) – do not combine; too much drop in blood pressure.
  • Sildenafil, tadalafil and other erectile dysfunction medicines – can cause a sudden fall in blood pressure; take only if your doctor agrees.
  • Blood pressure medicines and nitrates – more dizziness and fainting.
  • Ketoconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin – raise tamsulosin levels.
  • Diclofenac and warfarin – can change how tamsulosin is cleared; NHS advises not to take with diclofenac.

Frequently asked questions

What is Veltam 0.4 used for?

Veltam 0.4 contains tamsulosin 0.4 mg, an alpha blocker. It relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder neck so urine flows more easily in men with an enlarged prostate, and it helps small kidney stones pass.

Should I take Veltam 0.4 in the morning or at night?

NHS advises taking it after breakfast or the first meal of the day, at the same time daily. Some Indian doctors prescribe it at bedtime to reduce daytime dizziness; follow your own doctor's instruction and get up slowly.

Veltam vs Veltam Plus vs Veltam F – what is the difference?

Veltam has only tamsulosin. Veltam Plus adds dutasteride and Veltam F adds finasteride, which shrink the prostate over months. Your urologist chooses based on prostate size and symptoms.

How long does tamsulosin take to work?

Urine flow often improves within a few days to 2 weeks. It does not shrink the prostate; it only relaxes the muscle, so symptoms return if you stop.

Can I take Contiflo with Viagra or tadalafil?

Only with your doctor's approval. Both lower blood pressure and the combination can cause dizziness or fainting, especially when starting.

Does Veltam 0.4 affect sex?

It can cause less or no semen on ejaculation (retrograde ejaculation). This is harmless and reverses if the medicine is stopped, but tell your doctor if it bothers you.

Can tamsulosin be given for kidney stones?

Yes, a short course of tamsulosin is commonly prescribed to help stones under about 10 mm pass through the ureter. Your doctor will stop it once the stone has passed.

Is Veltam 0.4 safe with high blood pressure tablets?

It can be, but the combination increases dizziness and falls. Tell your doctor about amlodipine, telmisartan or any other BP medicine so the doses can be adjusted.

Is tamsulosin available without prescription?

No. It is a Schedule H medicine and an enlarged prostate should be properly examined by a doctor before treatment, to rule out other causes.

Sources

Medyzen Editorial Team · Last updated

This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms