saluron
Saluron (Hydroflumethiazide) is a medication used to treat Edema, Glomerulonephritis, Heart Failure, Hypertension.
Hydroflumethiazide · by Shire
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Hydroflumethiazide
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Hydroflumethiazide 50MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- edema, glomerulonephritis, heart failure
- Manufacturer
- Shire
- FDA application
- NDA011949
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Saluron treat?
- Saluron (Hydroflumethiazide) may be used to treat edema, glomerulonephritis, heart failure, hypertension, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Saluron?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Saluron. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Saluron?
- Saluron is marketed by Shire. You can see Shire's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Saluron a brand-name or generic drug?
- Saluron is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Hydroflumethiazide.
- Is Saluron available over the counter?
- No. Saluron is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Saluron come in?
- Saluron is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Saluron FDA-registered?
- Saluron is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA011949. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Saluron been recalled by the FDA?
- Saluron has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Saluron safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Saluron. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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