Noractone 25 mg Tablet 30 pcs

Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablets

What Hydrochlorothiazide is used for

Hydrochlorothiazide is used:

• To treat high blood pressure (hypertension)


• To treat water retention (edema) in your body.

Do not take Hydrochlorothiazide

• If you’re allergic to the active substances or any other component of this medicine.


• If you are unable to pass urine (anuria).


• If you are taking Lithium.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you are allergic to sulfonamide antibiotics or sulfonylureas.


• If you have kidney problems.


• If you have liver problems.


• If you have heart problems.


• If you have diabetes.


• If you have a low blood pressure.


• If you are dehydrated.


• If you have abnormal electrolyte levels in your blood.


• If you have glaucoma.


• If you have gout.


• If you have an autoimmune disease called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Possible side effects

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Kidney problems 


• Eye problems


• Serious electrolyte problems

Other medicines and Hydrochlorothiazide

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with the following medicines:

• Lithium 


• Digoxin


• Other medicines used to lower blood pressure


• Medicines that affect potassium levels in your blood


• Medicines used for diabetes


• Non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs


• Steroids


• Chlestyramine and Cholestipol (for cholesterol)

How to take Hydrochlorothiazide

• This medicine is intended for adults.


• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• If you are taking this medicine once daily, take it in the morning.


• For water retention: the usual starting dose is 25 - 100 mg daily in 1 to 2 divided doses. Your doctor will adjust the dose for you based on your response (maximum 200 mg/day).


• For high blood pressure: the usual dosing is 12.5 - 25 mg once daily (maximum 50 mg/day).

How to store Hydrochlorothiazide

• Store at room temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C).


• Protect from sunlight.


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.