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Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)

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Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet 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.

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Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

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Chlorthalidone (6.25mg)

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Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Tensiclor 6.25 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.

Common side effects of this medicine include loss of appetite, low sodium levels and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.

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 Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Tensiclor Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet used to help manage high blood pressure (hypertension), which in turn reduces the risk of serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage. By helping the body get rid of excess salt and water, it lowers the pressure in blood vessels and improves circulation. Regular use, as prescribed, can support long-term heart health and may also help reduce swelling in certain conditions.

Side effects of Tensiclor Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tensiclor

Dizziness
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Increased glucose level in blood
Rash
Hypotension (low blood pressure)

How to use Tensiclor 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 6.25 Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Tensiclor Tablet works

Tensiclor 6.25 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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Quick tips

Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It may cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Its slow clearance may lead to accumulation in the infant.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CAUTION

Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

CAUTION

Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Use of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Tensiclor with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lithium carbonate with Chlorthalidone. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may regularly monitor Lithium carbonate and potassium levels. Watch out for symptoms such as impaired coordination, double vision, dizziness, or confusion, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Lithium carbonate accordingly.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Dexamethasone (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drink alcohol while taking Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet?

No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet. Taking alcohol with Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.

What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet?

If you take more than the prescribed dose of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.

Can I take ibuprofen with Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet?

This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.

Does Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?

Yes, Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet is very rare.

Does Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet cause skin cancer?

No, there have been no reports of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet causing skin cancer. However, in rare cases, this medicine can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual. If you are exposed to direct sunlight you may get skin rash, so wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Isoindolones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Thiazide Diuretics

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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Opie LH, Krum H, Victor RG, et al. Antihypertensive Therapies. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 241.
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Marketer details

Name: Zeelab Pharmacy Pvt Ltd
Address: 913, D-104, Pitampura, Delhi-110034

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Country of origin: India
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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Tensiclor Tablet

Benefits of Tensiclor Tablet

Side effects of Tensiclor Tablet

How to use Tensiclor Tablet

How Tensiclor Tablet works

All substitutes for Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet

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New CH 6.25mg Tablet

Lupiclor 6.25 Tablet

Thaliton 6.25 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Dexamethasone (Oral Route)

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Azithromycin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can I drink alcohol while taking Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet?

What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet?

Can I take ibuprofen with Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet?

Does Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?

Does Tensiclor 6.25 Tablet cause skin cancer?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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