Hygroton
Utilized to mitigate excess fluid retention and intended to support the management of essential hypertension.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Chlorthalidone
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 6.25 · 12.5mg
Hygroton details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Oedema
- Therapeutic class
- Thiazide-like Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Thiazide-like Diuretic
- Known off-label uses
- nephrogenic diabetes insipidus
- Contraindications
- anuria; severe renal insufficiency; hypersensitivity to sulfonamides
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; fatigue; muscle cramps
- Moderate side effects
- hypokalaemia; hyperuricaemia; hyponatraemia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 2 hours
- Duration
- 24–72 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at controlled room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- lithium; nsaids
Precautions and warnings
monitor potassium levels; regular blood sugar checks; caution in patients with gout
Serious side effects
severe electrolyte imbalance, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to mitigate excess fluid retention and intended to support the management of essential hypertension.
Mechanism of action
Chlorthalidone acts on the distal convoluted tubule in the kidney to inhibit sodium and chloride reabsorption, increasing water excretion and lowering blood pressure while maintaining efficacy over 24 hours.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Monitor closely if used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Chlorthalidone passes into breast milk; use with caution.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Hygroton
Hygroton is a brand of chlorthalidone, a diuretic used primarily for managing hypertension and oedema. Produced by Sanofi, this medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 6.25mg and 12.5mg. It assists the body in managing fluid levels and salt excretion, supporting the long-term control of blood pressure and associated systemic fluid retention.
Buying Hygroton online
Hygroton is registered across 14 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. As one of the more frequently ordered treatments across the region, generic chlorthalidone options often offer an affordable alternative to the original brand for expats and local residents. These tablets can be ordered online with delivery provided across our covered Asian and Middle Eastern destinations.