Furosemide 40 mg Tablets — Generic For Lasix — SOLCO

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Furosemide Tablets USP are prescription diuretics (water pills) available in 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg strengths. The label warns that furosemide is a potent diuretic and that careful medical supervision is required because too much can cause dehydration and loss of electrolytes.

According to the label, furosemide is used in adults and pediatric patients for edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including nephrotic syndrome. In adults, oral furosemide may also be used for hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents.

The label says furosemide should not be used in patients with anuria or a history of hypersensitivity to furosemide. It also lists important warnings about fluid and electrolyte imbalance, hearing problems, kidney effects, and several drug interactions.

Storage Information

Store at 68° to 77°F (20° to 25°C); excursions permitted to 59° to 86°F (15° to 30°C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store at 68°to 77°F (20° to 25°C); excursions permitted to 59°to 86°F (15° to 30°C) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Key Counseling Points

• Take furosemide only as prescribed and follow the dosing schedule carefully.
• This medicine can cause increased urination and may lead to dehydration or low blood pressure.
• Get up slowly from sitting or lying positions, since dizziness or postural hypotension may occur.
• Report signs of fluid or electrolyte loss such as thirst, weakness, drowsiness, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, or irregular heartbeat.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you take, especially aminoglycoside antibiotics, lithium, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, NSAIDs, sucralfate, and other diuretics.
• The label warns that hearing changes, ringing in the ears, or hearing loss have been reported.
• If you have diabetes, the label says furosemide may raise blood glucose and affect urine glucose tests.
• The label advises regular monitoring of electrolytes and kidney function during treatment.
• In patients with sulfonamide allergy, the label says there may also be allergy to furosemide.
• Protect the tablets from light and keep them in a well-closed container as directed on the label.

Helpful Patient Education

Furosemide Tablets USP are prescription diuretics available in 20 mg, 40 mg, and 80 mg strengths. The DailyMed label describes uses for edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. The label also states that oral furosemide may be used in adults for hypertension, alone or with other antihypertensive agents.

This medication has important safety warnings and drug interaction considerations, including possible dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, low blood pressure, hearing effects, and changes in kidney function. Patients and caregivers should follow the dosing instructions and label guidance carefully, and use the product only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-05 12:36:49