Tensiclor 12.5 mg Tablet

Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet – Chlorthalidone 12.5 mg by Zeelab

Tensiclor 12.5 Tablet from Zeelab Pharmacy contains Chlorthalidone I.P. 12.5 mg in a film-coated tablet. Chlorthalidone is a long-acting thiazide-like diuretic: it helps the kidneys pass out surplus water and salt, lowering the volume of blood the heart has to move, and over the following weeks it also relaxes the blood vessels so blood flows more freely. A single dose keeps working for well over 24 hours, which gives round-the-clock blood pressure control from once-daily dosing. Manufactured by Zee Laboratories Ltd., Paonta Sahib. Strip of 15 tablets. Schedule G prescription drug.

Key Features

• Chlorthalidone I.P. 12.5 mg film-coated tablet
• Long-acting thiazide-like diuretic – 24-hour control from one daily dose
• Low starting strength, useful for gentle dose titration
• Treats hypertension and helps clear fluid retention
• Strip of 15 tablets from Zeelab Pharmacy

Composition

• Chlorthalidone I.P. – 12.5 mg per film-coated tablet
• Colour – Titanium Dioxide I.P.; excipients q.s.

Uses & Benefits

• Treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension)
• Management of oedema linked to heart, liver, kidney or lung conditions
• Steady 24-hour blood pressure control from a single daily dose
• Helps reduce the long-term risk of stroke, heart attack and kidney damage
• Relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow with continued use
• Works well alongside other antihypertensive medicines

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as prescribed – usually one tablet once daily
• Swallow the tablet whole with water, with or after food; do not chew, crush or break it
• Take it in the morning so the extra urination does not disturb your sleep
• Keep taking it even when you feel well – raised blood pressure often causes no symptoms
• Do not stop or change the dose without your doctor’s advice

Precautions

• Dangerous to take except under medical supervision – your doctor will check blood tests for sodium, potassium, magnesium, glucose and uric acid
• Common side effects include dizziness, stomach upset, low sodium or potassium, raised blood sugar and uric acid, and low blood pressure
• Unsafe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding – tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be
• Contraindicated in liver disease; use with caution in kidney disease, gout or diabetes
• May cause dizziness – avoid driving until you know how it affects you, and rise slowly from sitting or lying
• Limit alcohol, which worsens the dizziness and blood pressure drop

Storage

• Store in a cool, dark and dry place
• Protect from light and moisture; keep tablets in the original blister
• Keep out of reach of children

Disclaimer

Schedule G prescription drug – to be taken only on the advice of a Registered Medical Practitioner. This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Blood pressure medicines must be started, changed and monitored by your doctor.