Chlorothiazide (Cont.)

Chlorothiazide: Storage Methods

Chlorothiazide should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Chlorothiazide tablets and suspension (liquid) should be kept in an airtight container.
 
Keep chlorothiazide and all medications out of the reach of children.
 

Chlorothiazide: What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose?

If you do not take your chlorothiazide as scheduled, take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with normal dosing. Do not take a double dose of chlorothiazide.
 

Chlorothiazide Strengths

Brand-name chlorothiazide tablets are no longer being manufactured. Generic chlorothiazide tablets are available in the following strengths:
 
  • Chlorothiazide 250 mg tablets
  • Chlorothiazide 500 mg tablets.
     
A liquid form of chlorothiazide is also available for people with difficulty swallowing tablets -- Diuril Oral Suspension 250 mg/5 mL (250 mg per teaspoonful).
 
An injectable form of chlorothiazide, called chlorothiazide sodium (Sodium Diuril®), is also available for use in hospitals.
 

Chlorothiazide: Generic

Currently, generic chlorothiazide tablets are licensed for sale. However, there is no generic chlorothiazide suspension available at this time.
 
(Click Generic Diuril for more information.)
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;