Brand name: Hydrene 25/50
Hydrene 25/50 is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) hydrochlorothiazide + triamterene. On this page you will find out more about Hydrene 25/50, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: hydrochlorothiazide + triamterene
Information for medicine and pack size:
Hydrene 25/50 uncoated tablet, 100
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
For the treatment of: - oedema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis and the nephrotic syndrome; corticosteroid and oestrogen induced oedema and idiopathic oedema. - mild to moderate hypertension when the potassium sparing action of triamterene is warranted (thiazide-like diuretics cause hypokalaemia) and in those patients in whom potassium depletion is considered especially dangerous (eg. digitalised patients). It can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
A round, flat, bevel edged, yellow, uncoated tablet being 9mm in diameter, marked 'T' breakline 'H' on one side and 'alpha symbol' on the other.
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| Dosage Form | Tablet, uncoated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
100 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
50 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
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There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 3 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 October 2017
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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