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Saluron (Hydroflumethiazide) is a medication used to treat Edema, Glomerulonephritis, Heart Failure, Hypertension.

Hydroflumethiazide · by Shire

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Hydroflumethiazide
Form
Tablet
Strength
Hydroflumethiazide 50MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
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?
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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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