Telpres H 40

Tablet · Abbott India
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Telpres H 40 is a tablet made by Abbott India that contains Telmisartan 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg. It combines Telmisartan: blood pressure medicine (arb) and Hydrochlorothiazide: diuretic (water pill).

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Telmisartan40 mg
Hydrochlorothiazide12.5 mg

Telmisartan

Blood pressure medicine (ARB)

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

How it works

An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It stops the hormone angiotensin II from narrowing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

How to take it

Usually 20 to 80 mg once a day at the same time, with or without food. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect. Keep taking it even if you feel well.

Common side effects

  • Dizziness, especially when standing up
  • Tiredness
  • Raised potassium

Get medical help straight away if

  • Swelling of the face, lips or tongue
  • Fainting
  • Much less urine
  • Muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium)

Be careful

Not in pregnancy. Can raise potassium; get blood tests as advised.

Other medicines and interactions

Potassium supplements, salt substitutes, spironolactone and NSAIDs raise potassium and kidney risk. Do not combine with an ACE inhibitor or aliskiren. Raises lithium levels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Must not be used in pregnancy (it harms the baby's kidneys); switch before trying to conceive. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding; other medicines may be preferred.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Diuretic (water pill)

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure by removing extra salt and water.

How it works

A thiazide diuretic (water pill) that makes the kidneys pass more salt and water, lowering blood pressure. Often combined with an ARB.

How to take it

Usually 12.5 to 25 mg once a day in the morning so you are not up at night.

Common side effects

  • Passing more urine
  • Dizziness
  • Low potassium or sodium
  • Raised sugar or uric acid
  • Sensitivity to sunlight

Get medical help straight away if

  • Muscle cramps or weakness, confusion (salt imbalance)
  • Gout attack
  • Sudden eye pain or blurred vision

Be careful

More urination; can lower potassium or raise sugar and uric acid.

Other medicines and interactions

Raises lithium levels. Low potassium is more likely with steroids and laxatives. NSAIDs weaken it.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Usually avoided in pregnancy; can reduce milk supply at high doses.

Same composition, other brands (12)

Telma-HTelmikind-H 40Telvas H 40/12.5Tazloc-H 40Cresar H 40Sartel HEritel HArbitel-HTellzy-HTelista HTelsar H 40Telsartan-H

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Telma-H 80

Common questions

What is Telpres H 40?

Telpres H 40 is a tablet by Abbott India containing Telmisartan 40 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg.

What is Telpres H 40 used for?

Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys. Lowers blood pressure by removing extra salt and water.

How should I take Telpres H 40?

Usually 20 to 80 mg once a day at the same time, with or without food. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect. Keep taking it even if you feel well. Usually 12.5 to 25 mg once a day in the morning so you are not up at night. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Telpres H 40?

Common side effects include: Dizziness, especially when standing up, tiredness, raised potassium, Passing more urine, dizziness, low potassium or sodium, raised sugar or uric acid, sensitivity to sunlight. Get medical help straight away for: Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, fainting, much less urine, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium), Muscle cramps or weakness, confusion (salt imbalance), gout attack, sudden eye pain or blurred vision.

Does Telpres H 40 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Telpres H 40 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Must not be used in pregnancy (it harms the baby's kidneys); switch before trying to conceive. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding; other medicines may be preferred. Usually avoided in pregnancy; can reduce milk supply at high doses.

What are the substitutes for Telpres H 40?

Brands with the same composition: Telma-H, Telmikind-H 40, Telvas H 40/12.5, Tazloc-H 40, Cresar H 40, Sartel H, Eritel H, Arbitel-H, Tellzy-H, Telista H, Telsar H 40, Telsartan-H. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.