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Exforge HCT 5/160/25 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 + valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Brand name

(ARTG)

: EXFORGE HCT 5/160/25 amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide tablet blister pack

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Exforge HCT is indicated ONLY as substitution therapy for the treatment of hypertension in patients whose blood pressure is already adequately controlled on the triple combination of amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide taken either as three single component formulations or as dual-component formulation with a single component formulation, all components at the same dose level. Treatment should not be initiated with these fixed-dose combinations (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Yellow film coated tablet, ovaloid, biconvex with bevelled edge with "NVR" on one side and "VEL" on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 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.

  • 14 pack
  • 28 pack
  • 30 pack
  • 56 pack
  • 7 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient amlodipine + valsartan + 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

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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