Ctset 12.5mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 26th, 2026

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is a product of Origin Healthcare

Composition: Chlorthalidone (12.5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Ctset 12.5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ctset 12.5mg Tablet

Description:

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include loss of appetite, low sodium levels and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Earlier taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine.

It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.

Uses:

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ctset 12.5mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Ctset

Dizziness
Gastrointestinal disturbance
Decreased sodium level in blood
Decreased magnesium level in blood
Increased glucose level in blood
Rash
Hypotension (low blood pressure)

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Ctset 12.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Its slow clearance may lead to accumulation in the infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Employ of Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in these patients.

Liver

UNSAFE

Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Employ of Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Can I drink alcohol while taking Ctset 12.5mg Tablet?

No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Ctset 12.5mg Tablet. Taking alcohol with Ctset 12.5mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.

What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Ctset 12.5mg Tablet?

If you take more than the prescribed dose of Ctset 12.5mg Tablet, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.

Can I take ibuprofen with Ctset 12.5mg Tablet?

This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Ctset 12.5mg Tablet, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.

Does Ctset 12.5mg Tablet increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?

Affirmative, Ctset 12.5mg Tablet may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Ctset 12.5mg Tablet is very rare.

Does Ctset 12.5mg Tablet cause skin cancer?

No, there have been no reports of Ctset 12.5mg Tablet causing skin cancer. However, in rare cases, this medicine can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual. If you are exposed to direct sunlight you may get skin rash, so wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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