Fanton 2.5mg Tablet

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Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure. It helps lower blood pressure by reducing excess fluid and relaxing blood vessels, which improves blood flow and supports better heart and kidney health.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 04 Jan 2026 | 12:47 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Indapamide (2.5mg)

Marketer

Trends Pharma Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Fanton 2.5mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse.

It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, and rashes. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

Uses of Fanton Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Fanton Tablet

Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hypertension is a condition in which blood pressure remains higher than normal, increasing the risk of heart and kidney problems. Fanton 2.5mg Tablet helps lower blood pressure by reducing excess fluid in the body and relaxing blood vessels. This supports better blood pressure control and helps lower the risk of long-term complications.

Side effects of Fanton Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fanton

Rash
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Nausea
Gastrointesinal symptoms
Muscle cramp

How to use Fanton Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Fanton Tablet works

Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

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Quick tips

It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Fanton 2.5mg Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not go down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CAUTION

Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may cause dizziness or weakness due to changes in blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fanton 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Fanton 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Fanton with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lithium carbonate with Indapamide. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may regularly monitor Lithium carbonate and potassium levels. Watch out for symptoms such as impaired coordination, double vision, dizziness, or confusion, and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the dose of Lithium carbonate accordingly.

Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your tacrolimus levels, potassium levels and kidney function closely. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Moderate

Dexamethasone (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your potassium levels along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.

Moderate

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your potassium levels closely.

Frequently asked questions

Can Fanton 2.5mg Tablet cause gout?

Use of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may impact the patients already diagnosed with gout. Inform your doctor if you have gout before starting Fanton 2.5mg Tablet. The reason being, this medicine can increase the levels of uric acid in blood in these patients. Such patients may experience episodes of gout while on Fanton 2.5mg Tablet. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of uric acid.

Can Fanton 2.5mg Tablet increase blood sugar?

Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may increase blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes as your insulin requirements may change or the dose of your antidiabetic medicines may need modification. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is important in diabetes patients taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet.

Does Fanton 2.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?

No, Fanton 2.5mg Tablet does not make you sleepy. But, if there is excessive loss of salts (hyponatremia, hypokalaemia, or electrolyte imbalance), then it may make you drowsy. Other warning signals of electrolyte imbalance include dry mouth, thirst, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, restlessness, muscle pain or cramps. Electrolyte imbalance may also lead to decreased urine output, increased heart beat and decreased blood pressure. In case you notice any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Does Fanton 2.5mg Tablet make you urinate more?

Use of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet tend to increase the frequency of urination in some patients. Fanton 2.5mg Tablet belongs to thiazide class of medicines which are diuretics. These medicines make your body get rid of extra fluid through your kidneys. This also increases the amount of salts (sodium and potassium) and water that you get rid off from the body, helping in decreasing the blood pressure.

How long does it take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet to start working?

The action of Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is gradual. While the initial effects may be seen within a week, it may take several months to experience the full benefits.

Can I take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet for weight loss?

No, Fanton 2.5mg Tablet is not a medicine for weight loss. This medicine is used to lower high blood pressure and to reduce fluid overload in cases of heart failure. In case you experience weight loss while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet, it may be due to fluid loss and not due to body fat.

Is it safe to take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet if I am ill?

If you are sick or have fever with sweating or are experiencing vomiting or diarrhea, you should contact your doctor. To cope up with these, you may be advised to stop Fanton 2.5mg Tablet for 2-3 days and continue it after you are well. The reason being, if you are sick, then there can be electrolyte imbalance. Taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet may enhance this imbalance. Therefore, it should be stopped for 2-3 days.

How much fluid should I drink while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet?

It is usually best to drink normal amounts of fluids while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet. It is important not to remain thirsty for long periods and to keep yourself hydrated. If you have heart failure or kidney failure, then you need to restrict your fluid intake after discussing with your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzenesulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Thiazide Diuretics

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

Opie LH, Victor RG, Kaplan NM. Diuretics. In: Opie LH, Gersh BJ, editors. Drugs for the Heart. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Elsevier Saunders; 2013. p. 103.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 703-704.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Indapamide. [Updated 2019 Feb 7]. [Accessed 19 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 19 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
National Health Service. How and when to take indapamide. [Last Revised: 4 Mar 2022]. [Accessed 05 Jul. 2023]. (online) Available from:
Indapamide [Package Insert]. Modipuram, U.P.: Modi-Mundipharma Pvt. Ltd.; 2024 [Accessed 04 Jan. 2026]. (online). Available from:

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Fanton Tablet

Benefits of Fanton Tablet

Side effects of Fanton Tablet

How to use Fanton Tablet

How Fanton Tablet works

All substitutes for Fanton 2.5mg Tablet

Lorvas Tablet

Indipil 2.5 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Lithium carbonate (Oral Route)

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

Chloroquine (Oral Route)

Dexamethasone (Oral Route)

Loperamide (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can Fanton 2.5mg Tablet cause gout?

Can Fanton 2.5mg Tablet increase blood sugar?

Does Fanton 2.5mg Tablet make you sleepy?

Does Fanton 2.5mg Tablet make you urinate more?

How long does it take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet to start working?

Can I take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet for weight loss?

Is it safe to take Fanton 2.5mg Tablet if I am ill?

How much fluid should I drink while taking Fanton 2.5mg Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Kidney Function Test

References

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