Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Thiazide diuretics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2021.
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Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules Description
Hydrochlorothiazide (hydrochlorothiazide, USP 12.5 mg) is the 3,4-dihydro derivative of chlorothiazide. Its chemical name is 6-chloro-3,4-dihydro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide. Its empirical formula is C7H8ClN3O4S2; its molecular weight is 297.74; and its structural formula is:
It is a white, or practically white, crystalline powder which is slightly soluble in water, but freely soluble in sodium hydroxide solution.
Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules, USP are supplied as 12.5 mg capsules for oral use.
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, corn starch, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate. The hard gelatin shell consists of gelatin, titanium dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #3. The capsules are printed with black ink co...
