Labeled for this condition
Medicines for edema (fluid retention)
12 medicines have an FDA label indicated for edema (fluid retention); 12 are listed from generic labelers and 1 has a presentation in shortage now (FDA files, October 8, 2026).
Which medicines are labeled for edema (fluid retention)?
Each label names the condition in its indications; the record shows the label's words. A list of labeled medicines is not a treatment plan.
| Medicine | Brand names | Generic labelers (all forms) | Pharmacy cost | Boxed warning | Shortage | Recalls since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Lasix, Furoscix | 52 labelers | $0.490 per mL 20 mg/2 mL vial | No | In shortage | 8 |
| Spironolactone | Aldactone, Carospir | 38 labelers | $0.0426 per tablet 25 mg tablet | No | A presentation being discontinued | 6 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Inzirqo | 43 labelers | $0.0115 per tablet 25 mg tablet | No | A presentation being discontinued | 7 |
| Chlorthalidone | Hemiclor, Thalitone | 36 labelers | $0.0743 per tablet 25 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 5 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene | none listed | 24 labelers | $0.0969 per tablet 37.5-25 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 5 |
| Metolazone | none listed | 19 labelers | $0.233 per tablet 2.5 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Indapamide | none listed | 8 labelers | $0.109 per tablet 1.25 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Ethacrynic acid | Edecrin | 10 labelers | $0.807 per tablet 25 mg tablet | No | No current entry | 2 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone | none listed | 6 labelers | $0.483 per tablet 25-25 tablet | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Mannitol | Osmitrol, Aridol | 2 labelers | n/a | No | No current entry | 0 |
| Chlorothiazide | Diuril | 5 labelers | n/a | No | A presentation being discontinued | 0 |
| Triamterene | Dyrenium | 3 labelers | $5.98 per capsule 50 mg capsule | Yes | No current entry | 0 |
Source: FDA drug labels (indications) via openFDA; NDC Directory; CMS NADAC of October 7, 2026; FDA shortages and recalls (FDA files October 8, 2026)
What do pharmacies pay?
Each medicine's most widely listed form, per unit, in the NADAC survey: what pharmacies paid, not what a patient pays; strengths differ, so compare like with like.
Source: CMS National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) survey, October 7, 2026: what retail pharmacies paid per unit; not a counter price