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Medicines TamsulosinQuestion & answer

Tamsulosin · Medicine question

Can the tablets or capsules be crushed or opened?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. Altering them can disrupt their modified-release properties; swallow them whole.

Sources for this answer

NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
Tabphyn MR 400 microgramemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5

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