Abstract: Method for producing a tablet containing alfuzosin, which comprises the following steps: a given quantity of alfuzosin is prepared in accordance with the dosage for a given dissolution time; the quantity of active principle is homogeneously mixed with a quantity of carrier of between 50 and 99.9% of the total weight, the carrier being chosen from among at least one compound from the family of cellulose derivatives and/or povidone derivatives and/or polyvinyl acetate derivatives; the mixture is compressed with a force in order to produce a homogeneous monolithic tablet that floats immediately, in the gastric medium. The invention also covers the tablet obtained.