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How much furosemide can you take in a day...
How and when to take furosemide
Dosage and strength
Furosemide tablets come in 20mg, 40mg and 500mg strengths.
Liquid furosemide comes as 20mg, 40mg or 50mg strengths (in every 5ml).
The usual dose to treat adults with:
- high blood pressure is 40mg to 80mg a day
- heart failure or oedema is 20mg to 120mg a day
Doses are usually lower for people over 65 years as they may be more prone to side effects.
For babies and children, your doctor will use your child's weight or age to work out the right dose.
How to take it
Furosemide does not usually upset your stomach so you can take it with or without food.
Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
If you're taking furosemide as a liquid, it will come with a plastic spoon or syringe to help you measure out the correct dose.
What foods to avoid when taking furosemide?
If you do not have one, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not measure the right amount.
When to take it
You’ll usually take furosemide once a day in the morning.
Sometimes you’ll take it twice a day – once in the morning and again at lunchtime.
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