What it is used for
- Relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as a weak urine flow.
- Reducing difficulty starting to urinate and night-time urination.
How it is used
- Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed; the doctor decides the dose.
- Swallow modified-release tablets or capsules whole; do not crush or chew them.
- Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor.
- It is usually taken after the same meal each day.
Before and while using it
- It can cause dizziness on standing, especially at first; get up slowly.
- Take care driving if you feel dizzy or drowsy.
- If you are having cataract surgery, tell your eye doctor you take this medicine.
- Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take.
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: National drug formulary 2024, page 15
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.