Dytor 20

Tablet · Cipla
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Dytor 20 is a tablet made by Cipla that contains Torsemide 20 mg. Torsemide is a strong diuretic (water pill): removes extra fluid and lowers blood pressure.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Torsemide20 mg

What it is used for

Removes extra fluid and lowers blood pressure.

How it works

A long-acting loop diuretic for fluid build-up and high blood pressure.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day in the morning.

Common side effects

  • Passing more urine
  • Dizziness
  • Low potassium
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Muscle cramps, confusion
  • Ringing in ears
  • Very little urine

Be careful

Causes frequent urination; can lower potassium.

Other medicines and interactions

Same cautions as furosemide: lithium, NSAIDs, digoxin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Dytor 10Dytor 100

Common questions

What is Dytor 20?

Dytor 20 is a tablet by Cipla containing Torsemide 20 mg.

What is Dytor 20 used for?

Removes extra fluid and lowers blood pressure.

How should I take Dytor 20?

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day in the morning. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Dytor 20?

Common side effects include: Passing more urine, dizziness, low potassium, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Muscle cramps, confusion, ringing in ears, very little urine.

Does Dytor 20 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Dytor 20 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed.

What are the substitutes for Dytor 20?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.