Micardis TM
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Active ingredients: telmisartan
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MICARDIS telmisartan 40mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
MICARDIS is indicated for:,Treatment of hypertension in adults,Prevention of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in adults 55 years or older withcoronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, previous stroke, transient ischaemicattack or high risk diabetes with evidence of end organ damage (see Section 5.1Pharmacodynamic Properties, Clinical trials)
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, uncoated
- Oral
- White to off-white, oblong tablet one face marked with "51H" and the other face marked with the Boehringer Ingelheim company symbol.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 28 tablets pack
- 56 tablets pack
- 7 tablets pack
- 98 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient telmisartan
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
