Frumil
Amiloride with furosemide as a 40/5mg tablet, used in the management of oedema and hypertension. A loop diuretic paired with a potassium-sparing one.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Amiloride · Furosemide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 40/5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Frumil on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Oedema · Hypertension
- Therapeutic class
- Diuretic combo
- Pharmacological class
- Potassium-sparing diuretic; Loop diuretic
- Contraindications
- hyperkalaemia; anuria; severe renal impairment; addison's disease
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; polyuria
- Moderate side effects
- dizziness; muscle cramps; hypotension
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Sanofi
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- potassium supplements; ace inhibitors; lithium
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly.
Precautions and warnings
monitor serum electrolytes; risk of dehydration; caution in prostatic hypertrophy
Serious side effects
severe hyperkalaemia, requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amiloride with furosemide as a 40/5mg tablet, used in the management of oedema and hypertension. A loop diuretic paired with a potassium-sparing one.
Mechanism of action
Furosemide inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle, while amiloride acts on the distal tubule to prevent potassium loss, balancing fluid output.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy unless necessary. Use with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Frumil contains a combination of amiloride and furosemide, a diuretic therapy used to treat oedema and hypertension. This medication helps regulate fluid retention and blood pressure levels. It is supplied as a tablet in the 40/5mg strength. This combination is designed to assist with fluid management in the body.
Buying Frumil online
Consistently accessing this diuretic therapy is helpful for many expats living far from a local medical provider. Ordering online provides a reliable way to obtain this Sanofi product throughout the region, ensuring that essential maintenance treatments are kept within reach.
Is the Frumil on SGMeds a generic?
Yes. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredients (amiloride and furosemide) at the same strength, not the original Frumil made by Sanofi. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
What is Frumil for?
Frumil is used for swelling (oedema) and high blood pressure (hypertension).
How much does Frumil cost in Singapore?
Frumil comes in a 40/5mg strength, in packs of 100 to 300 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →How long does Frumil take to work?
Frumil usually starts to work within 1 hour. This varies from person to person.
What side effects does Frumil have?
The most common side effects of amiloride and furosemide are headache, nausea and passing a lot of urine (polyuria). Less common ones are dizziness, muscle cramps and low blood pressure (hypotension). Serious side effects include severe hyperkalaemia and a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis). Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Can I take Frumil with other medicines?
Amiloride and furosemide can interact with potassium supplements, ACE inhibitors and lithium. Before you start Frumil, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
Do I need a prescription for Frumil in Singapore?
No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Frumil: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Frumil to Singapore?
Yes. Parcels go to Singapore and Malaysia by Express shipping (tracked, up to 1 week) or Regular shipping (up to 3 weeks).
How ordering works →What you will receive
Frumil is the originator brand name, made by Sanofi. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Sanofi and do not ship the original Frumil.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Amiloride / Furosemide) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.