Generic Diuril

Diuril® (chlorothiazide) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and water retention (edema). It is a diuretic.
 
Diuril was first manufactured by Merck. However, it has since come off patent and is available as a generic. In fact, Merck has stopped manufacturing Diuril tablets.
 

Strengths of Generic Diuril

Generic Diuril is available in the following strengths:
 
  • Chlorothiazide 250 mg tablets
  • Chlorothiazide 500 mg tablets.
     
Generic Diuril Oral Suspension and injectable Sodium Diuril® are not available at this time.
 

Who Makes Generic Diuril?

Generic Diuril is made by the following companies:
 
 
  • West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals
  • West Point Pharma.
     
If you are interested, you can talk to your pharmacist about the different manufacturers of generic Diuril.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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