Olmesartan HCTZ 40/25 (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: olmesartan + hydrochlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, olmesartan
Pack: Olmesartan HCTZ 40/25 (Apotex) tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APOTEX-OLMESARTAN HCTZ 40/25 olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of hypertension. Treatment should not be initiated with this fixed dose combination.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Pink coloured, oval-shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets with "APO" engraved on one side and "40/25" on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient olmesartan + 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.
For the active ingredient olmesartan
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