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Oedema

Oedema is a build-up of fluid in body tissues, often seen as swelling around the ankles, feet or legs. It can arise for many reasons, from temporary changes to underlying health problems.

Lasix

Furosemide

40mg · 100mg

Furosemide tablets for oedema and high blood pressure. They make the kidneys expel extra fluid, which in turn reduces blood pressure.

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Aldactone

Spironolactone

25mg · 50mg · 100mg

Spironolactone tablets for high blood pressure and heart failure. Unlike most diuretics, it conserves potassium rather than depleting it.

From$1.28/ tabletView

Hydrocl

Hydrochlorothiazide

12.5mg · 25mg

Hydrochlorothiazide tablets for high blood pressure and oedema. A thiazide diuretic that lowers blood pressure by shedding excess fluid through the kidneys.

From$0.53/ tabletView

Hygroton

Chlorthalidone

6.25mg · 12.5mg

Chlorthalidone tablets for high blood pressure and fluid retention. It clears fluid gradually over many hours.

From$1.01/ tabletView

Frumil

Amiloride, Furosemide

5mg + 40mg

Amiloride and furosemide tablets for oedema and fluid build-up from liver cirrhosis. Furosemide clears fluid, amiloride holds on to potassium.

From$0.82/ tabletView

Torsemide Tablets

Torsemide

10mg · 20mg

Torsemide tablets for fluid retention and high blood pressure. It helps the kidneys remove extra fluid as urine.

From$0.78/ tabletView

Lozol

Indapamide

1.5mg · 2.5mg

Indapamide tablets for high blood pressure and fluid retention. It is a diuretic that also relaxes blood vessel walls.

From$1.39/ tabletView

Zytanix

Metolazone

2.5mg

Metolazone tablets for oedema and high blood pressure. It is a diuretic that works even when kidney function is poor.

From$2.70/ tabletView

Diamox

Acetazolamide

250mg

Acetazolamide tablets for glaucoma and altitude sickness. It reduces fluid buildup in the eye and brain by blocking a carbonic anhydrase enzyme.

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Key points

  • Oedema often settles on its own, so swelling is not always a sign of a serious problem.
  • Everyday factors such as staying still for a long time, salty food, pregnancy, excess weight, varicose veins and thyroid problems can cause fluid retention.
  • Some medicines including certain blood pressure medicines, hormone treatments, antidepressants and steroids can contribute to oedema.
  • Sudden, painful or one-sided swelling with redness, warmth or fever can point to something beyond simple fluid retention.

Medicines listed for Oedema

The products listed for oedema include Furosemide and Hydrochlorothiazide. The range spans loop diuretics, thiazide and thiazide-like agents, potassium-sparing diuretics and a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor. These medicine groups help the body clear excess fluid, which can reduce swelling.

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