Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet

Prescription Required

Composition

Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)

Description:

Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet contains Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg that is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.

Uses of Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Treatment of Edema

Benefits of Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Treatment of Edema
Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take it regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

How To Use Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet

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. Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet Works

Tensiclor 12.5 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.

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Manufacturer / Marketer:

Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd.

Written By

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Himani Gupta

PhD in Pharmacology

Reviewed By

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Dr. Anubhav Singh

M.B.B.S

Disclaimer : Zeelab Pharmacy provides health information for knowledge only. Do not self-medicate. Always consult a qualified doctor before starting, stopping, or changing any medicine or treatment.