Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCT 160/5/12.5 (Sandoz) TM
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Active ingredients: amlodipine + valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide
Pack: Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCT 160/5/12.5 (Sandoz) tablet, 28, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMLODIPINE/VALSARTAN/HCT NOVARTIS 5/160/12.5 amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide 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)
AMLODIPINE/VALSARTAN/HCT NOVARTIS 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
- white, non-scored, ovaloid, biconvex film-coated tablet with bevelled edge, debossed with NVR on one side and VCL on the other
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
- 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
