How to Take Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene and it's Dose

Creator: Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy
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Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Apr 11, 2011

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 1-2 tablets or capsules daily (25mg/37.5mg). The maximum dose is 75/50 mg daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with urination problem, who are taking potassium-sparing agents and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene

This combination medication contains potassium-sparing diuretic and thiazide diuretic, prescribed for essential hypertension, and edema due to low potassium level in body.