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Alpha blocker (enlarged prostate) · ATC G04CA02

Tamsulosin

Flomax in the US

The international (INN) name. Pharmacists everywhere recognize it, even when the local brand differs (e.g. Flomaxtra XL, Alna, Omix).

15 destinations
DestinationAsk forStatus
United StatesAsk forSold generic (formerly Flomax)Rx only
United KingdomAsk forFlomaxtra XLRx only

Still sold by Astellas Pharma in the UK.

CanadaAsk forSold genericRx only

The Flomax brand was discontinued in Canada. Its last registration (Flomax CR) was cancelled in 2024.

GermanyAsk forAlna / Tamsulosin-ratiopharmRx only
FranceAsk forOmixGeneric name here: TamsulosineRx only

Josir, the other original brand, was discontinued. Omix is still sold, and generics are easy to find.

Source: has-sante.fr ↗
MexicoAsk forSold generic as "Tamsulosina"Rx only

The Secotex brand is no longer registered in Mexico.

EthiopiaAsk forSold generic as "Tamsulosin"Rx only
JapanAsk forHarnalGeneric name here: タムスロシン (tamusuroshin)Rx only
Source: mhlw.go.jp ↗
VietnamAsk forHarnalRx only
SingaporeAsk forHarnal OCASRx only
Source: data.gov.sg ↗
MoroccoAsk forUmax / ContifloRx only
Source: ammps.gov.ma ↗
PortugalAsk forOmnicRx only
TürkiyeAsk forFlomaxRx only
Source: titck.gov.tr ↗
ItalyAsk forOmnicGeneric name here: TamsulosinaRx only
SpainAsk forOmnicGeneric name here: TamsulosinaRx only