Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. If Diuril is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either may be increased, decreased, or altered. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Diuril appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.
Dosages below are for the oral preparations.
The usual dose is 0.5 gram to 1 gram 1 or 2 times per day. Your doctor may have you take this medication on alternate days or on some other on-off schedule. The starting dose is 0.5 gram to 1 gram per day, taken as one dose or two or more smaller doses. Your doctor will adjust the dosage to suit your needs. Under 6 months Dosage may be up to 15 milligrams per pound of body weight per day in 2 doses.