trichlormethiazide
Pharmaranks rates Trichlormethiazide 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Trichlormethiazide is a medication used to treat Edema, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Nephrotic Syndrome.
Generic · by Watson Labs
Generic of Metahydrin
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Trichlormethiazide
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Trichlormethiazide 4MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Generic
- May treat
- edema, heart failure, hypertension
- Manufacturer
- Watson Labs
- FDA application
- ANDA085962
- 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 Trichlormethiazide treat?
- Trichlormethiazide (Trichlormethiazide) may be used to treat edema, heart failure, hypertension, 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.
- How is Trichlormethiazide rated?
- pharmaranks gives Trichlormethiazide a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Trichlormethiazide?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Trichlormethiazide. To pay less, Trichlormethiazide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Trichlormethiazide?
- Trichlormethiazide is marketed by Watson Labs. You can see Watson Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Trichlormethiazide a brand-name or generic drug?
- Trichlormethiazide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Trichlormethiazide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
- Is Trichlormethiazide available over the counter?
- No. Trichlormethiazide 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 Trichlormethiazide come in?
- Trichlormethiazide is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Trichlormethiazide FDA-registered?
- Trichlormethiazide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA085962. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Trichlormethiazide been recalled by the FDA?
- Trichlormethiazide 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 Trichlormethiazide safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Trichlormethiazide a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, 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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