Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet is used for high blood pressure and oedema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
10 tablets in 1 strip
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Related Warnings
Taking Chlorthalidone with alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, and/or changes in pulse or heart rate.
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.
Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Thalidon 12.5 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
