Telsar CH 40/6.25

Tablet · Torrent Pharma
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Telsar CH 40/6.25 is a tablet made by Torrent Pharma that contains Telmisartan 40 mg + Chlorthalidone 6.25 mg. It combines Telmisartan: blood pressure medicine (arb) and Chlorthalidone: diuretic (water pill).

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Telmisartan40 mg
Chlorthalidone6.25 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.

Chlorthalidone

Diuretic (water pill)

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure by removing extra salt and water.

How it works

A long-acting thiazide-like diuretic for high blood pressure.

How to take it

Usually 12.5 to 25 mg once a day in the morning.

Common side effects

  • Passing more urine
  • Low potassium or sodium
  • Dizziness
  • Raised uric acid

Get medical help straight away if

  • Muscle cramps, weakness or confusion
  • Gout attack

Be careful

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

Other medicines and interactions

Raises lithium levels; NSAIDs weaken it.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Usually avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (11)

Telmikind-CT 40/6.25Cresar CT 6.25Telpres CT 40/6.25Cortel-CH 40/6.25Arbitel-CT 40/6.25Tazloc-CT 6.25Eritel-CH 6.25CTD-T 6.25/40Tellzy-CH 6.25Telista CH 40/6.25Telmiride-CH 40/6.25

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Telma-CT 40

Common questions

What is Telsar CH 40/6.25?

Telsar CH 40/6.25 is a tablet by Torrent Pharma containing Telmisartan 40 mg + Chlorthalidone 6.25 mg.

What is Telsar CH 40/6.25 used for?

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

How should I take Telsar CH 40/6.25?

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. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Telsar CH 40/6.25?

Common side effects include: Dizziness, especially when standing up, tiredness, raised potassium, Passing more urine, low potassium or sodium, dizziness, raised uric acid. 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, weakness or confusion, gout attack.

Does Telsar CH 40/6.25 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 Telsar CH 40/6.25 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 and while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Telsar CH 40/6.25?

Brands with the same composition: Telmikind-CT 40/6.25, Cresar CT 6.25, Telpres CT 40/6.25, Cortel-CH 40/6.25, Arbitel-CT 40/6.25, Tazloc-CT 6.25, Eritel-CH 6.25, CTD-T 6.25/40, Tellzy-CH 6.25, Telista CH 40/6.25, Telmiride-CH 40/6.25. 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.