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Furosemide

Loop diuretic (water tablet)

Also known as Frusemide.
  • 8 brands
  • 8 makers
  • 3 forms
  • From ≈ ৳5

What it is used for

Furosemide is used to remove excess fluid (oedema) caused by heart failure, liver disease or kidney disease, which can cause swollen legs and breathlessness. It is also sometimes used to treat high blood pressure. The injection is used in hospital when fluid needs to be removed quickly, for example from the lungs.

How it works

Furosemide acts on a part of the kidney called the loop of Henle, stopping it from reabsorbing salt. Water follows the salt out of the body, so you pass more urine and fluid build-up goes down.

Drug class: Loop diuretic (water tablet)

Available in Bangladesh

8 brands from 8 makers, in these forms and strengths:

Tablet
40 mg250 mg
IM/IV Injection
20 mg/2 ml
Syrup
20 mg/5 ml

Brands and prices

Same medicine, different makers — ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Furosemide Tablet · 40 mg7 brands · from ≈ ৳5

  • FrudemaPacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳5
  • FusidSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳5
  • FrusinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳6
  • TrofuritAmbee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳6
  • LasixSynovia pharma plc≈ ৳6
  • G-FrusemideGonoshasthaya Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳6
  • UtericDoctor’s Chemical Works Ltd.≈ ৳6

Furosemide IM/IV Injection · 20 mg/2 ml5 brands · from ≈ ৳333

  • TrofuritAmbee Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳333
  • G-FrusemideGonoshasthaya Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳342
  • FusidSquare Pharmaceuticals Ltd.≈ ৳343
  • FrusinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳350
  • LasixSynovia pharma plc≈ ৳360

Furosemide Syrup · 20 mg/5 ml1 brand · from ≈ ৳135

  • FrusinOpsonin Pharma Ltd.≈ ৳135

Furosemide Tablet · 250 mg1 brand · from ≈ ৳13

  • FrunepUniMed UniHealth≈ ৳13

Cheapest first. Prices are DGDA maximum retail prices (MRP) per unit as listed, rounded down to the whole taka. ≈ marks an indicative MRP from a public price list that Mukti has not yet checked against the pack. The MRP printed on the pack always applies.

Prescription

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Furosemide as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

Important safety information

Common side effects

Common effects include passing urine more often, thirst, dizziness when standing, and low levels of potassium, sodium or magnesium, which can cause muscle cramps or weakness. It can also raise blood sugar and trigger gout. Rarely, large amounts given quickly by injection can affect hearing.

Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first

  • People with kidney disease, liver disease, low blood pressure or dehydration
  • Anyone with gout, diabetes, or difficulty passing urine, such as from an enlarged prostate
  • Older adults, who are more prone to dizziness, falls and dehydration
  • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Anyone taking lithium, digoxin, NSAID painkillers, other blood pressure medicines, or certain antibiotics such as gentamicin

Warnings

  • Seek medical help if you have severe dizziness, confusion, extreme thirst, muscle cramps, weakness or an irregular heartbeat, which can be signs of dehydration or low salts.
  • Take extra care in hot weather or if you have vomiting or diarrhoea, as you can lose too much fluid; ask your doctor what to do.
  • Your doctor will check blood tests for kidney function and salts, especially when starting or changing treatment.
  • If you have heart failure, weigh yourself regularly and tell your doctor about sudden weight gain or worsening swelling.

Questions people ask

What time of day should I take furosemide?

Many people take it in the morning, because it makes you pass urine for several hours afterwards. Taking it late in the day can disturb sleep. Follow the timing your doctor gives you.

Why do I need blood tests while taking furosemide?

Furosemide can lower potassium, sodium and magnesium and can affect kidney function. Blood tests help your doctor spot changes early and adjust treatment if needed.

What is the difference between furosemide and furosemide with spironolactone?

Furosemide on its own can lower potassium. Spironolactone is a diuretic that keeps potassium in the body, so the combination removes fluid while balancing potassium loss. Your doctor chooses based on your condition and blood tests.

What is the cheapest brand of Furosemide 40 mg tablet in Bangladesh?

Of the 7 brands of Furosemide 40 mg tablet listed, the lowest maximum retail price is ৳5, shared by Frudema (Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd.) and Fusid (Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd.). They contain the same medicine; ask your doctor or pharmacist before you switch brands.

What is the price of Furosemide in Bangladesh?

Listed maximum retail prices range from ৳5 to ৳360 per unit, depending on the form, strength and maker.

How many brands of Furosemide are there in Bangladesh?

Mukti lists 8 brands of Furosemide from 8 makers, as tablet, im/iv injection and syrup.

Do I need a prescription for Furosemide?

Mukti's medicine catalogue marks Furosemide as a prescription medicine. Keep a valid prescription ready when you order it in the Mukti Health app, and use it only as your doctor directs.

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