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Amlodipine (Terry White Chemists) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: amlodipine

Pack: Amlodipine (Terry White Chemists) 2.5 mg tablet, 30, blister pack

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TERRY WHITE CHEMISTS AMLODIPINE amlodipine 2.5 mg (as besilate) tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Hypertension - Terry White Chemists Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of hypertension and can be used as the sole agent to control blood pressure in the majority of patients. Patients not adequately controlled on a single antihypertensive agent may benefit from the addition of Terry White Chemists Amlodipine, which has been used in combination with a thiazide diuretic, beta adrenoceptor blocking agent or an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor. Angina - Terry White Chemists Amlodipine is indicated for the first line treatment of chronic stable angina. Terry White Chemists Amlodipine may be used alone, as monotherapy or in combination with other antianginal drugs.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • white to off-white, round, unscored tablets, engraved "APO" on one side and "AML" over "2.5" on the other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • 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

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient amlodipine

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

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