Sevikar HCT 20/5/12.5 TM
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Active ingredients: olmesartan + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide
Brand name
(ARTG)
: SEVIKAR HCT 20/5/12.5 olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg amlodipine (as besilate) 5 mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
SEVIKAR HCT is indicated for the treatment of hypertension, either as replacement for olmesartan medoxomil, amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide being already taken as separate tablets or as add-on therapy where a patient's blood pressure is not controlled on a dual combination (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). This fixed dose combination is not indicated for initial therapy
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet
- Oral
- It is a round film-coated tablet, approximately 8 mm in diameter, orange white in colour with C51 debossed on one side
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 pack
- 30 pack
- 10 pack
- 30 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient olmesartan + amlodipine + hydrochlorothiazide
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
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
