Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets and Klor-Con

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• 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: potassium chloride
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Klor-Con, K-Dur, Kal Potassium 99, K-Tab, K-Tabs, Micro-K, Kaon, Rum-K

Klor-Con contains potassium chloride, a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Klor-Con is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.

Klor-Con may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.