Atacand TM
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Active ingredients: candesartan
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 8mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Light pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CG engraved on one side and 008 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 32 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Pink, circular, biconvex tablet, with a score and engraved A/CL on one side and 032 on the other side.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 4mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, circular, biconvex tablet with a score and engraved A/CF on one side and 004 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 8mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Light pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CG engraved on one side and 008 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 16mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CH engraved on one side and 016 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tables pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on May, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 4mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, circular, biconvex tablet with a score and engraved A/CF on one side and 004 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 32 mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Pink, circular, biconvex tablet, with a score and engraved A/CL on one side and 032 on the other side.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 4mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, circular, biconvex tablet with a score and engraved A/CF on one side and 004 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 16mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CH engraved on one side and 016 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tables pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 16mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CH engraved on one side and 016 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tables pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ATACAND candesartan cilexetil 8mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
Read the CMI leaflet for facts you need to know before, during and after taking your medicine.
For more information about CMIs and how to read them, please visit How to read Consumer Medicine Information (CMI).
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of Hypertension. Treatment of patients with heart failure and impaired left ventricular systolic function (left ventricular ejection fraction less than or equal to 40%) as add-on therapy to ACE inhibitors or when ACE inhibitors are not tolerated.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- Light pink, circular, biconvex scored tablet with A/CG engraved on one side and 008 on the other.
Images


Images © Medicines Information Pty Ltd.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 28 tablets pack
- 30 tablets pack
- 7 tablets (sample pack) pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient candesartan
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems