HCTZ and Tricosal

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aquazide H, HydroDIURIL, Microzide,

HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

HCTZ treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen. This medication is also used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

HCTZ may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: choline salicylate / magnesium salicylate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Choline magnesium trisalicylate, Tricosal, Trilisate, CMT

Tricosal is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Tricosal is used to treat mild-to-moderate pain, fever, inflammatory conditions, and pain, swelling, or stiffness associated with arthritis. Tricosal is also used to reduce fever in adults.

Tricosal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.