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Is Chlortalidone vegetarian?

Chlortalidone

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Chlortalidone (chlorthalidone) is a synthetic thiazide-like diuretic drug used to treat high blood pressure and edema. It is manufactured through chemical synthesis and is not derived from animals.

Also known as 2-chloro-5-(2,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-3-oxo-1H-isoindol-1-yl)benzenesulfonamide, Benzenesulfonamide, 2-chloro-5-(2,3-dihydro-1-hydroxy-3-oxo-1H-isoindol-1-yl)-, chlortalidone, Chlorthalidone
INCI name Chlortalidone
CAS number 77-36-1
EC number 201-022-5
CosIng ID 28481
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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