Leaflet: Information for the user
Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Dafiro HCT 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets
amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida
Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
1.What is Dafiro HCT and for what it is used
2.What you need to know before starting to take Dafiro HCT
3.How to take Dafiro HCT
4.Possible side effects
5.Storage of Dafiro HCT
6.Contents of the pack and additional information
Dafiro HCT tablets contain three substances called amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. All these substances help control high blood pressure.
As a result of the three mechanisms, blood vessels relax and blood pressure decreases.
Dafiro HCT is used to treat high blood pressure in adult patients whose blood pressure is already controlled while taking amlodipine, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide and who may benefit from taking a tablet that contains the three substances.
If you think you may be allergic, do not take Dafiro HCT and inform your doctor.
Do not take Dafiro HCT and inform your doctor if you are affected by any of the above cases.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take Dafiro HCT
Your doctor may monitor your kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels (such as potassium) in your blood at regular intervals.
See also the information under the heading "Do not take Dafiro HCT".
Inform your doctor if you are affected by any of the cases mentioned.
Children and adolescents
Dafiro HCT is not recommended for use in children or adolescents under 18 years old.
Older adults (65 years and older)
Dafiro HCT can be used in people aged 6 years and older at the same dose as used in other adults and in the same way as they have already taken the three substances called amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Your doctor should monitor your blood pressure regularly, particularly those taking the maximum dose of Dafiro HCT (10 mg/320 mg/25 mg).
Other medications and Dafiro HCT
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose and/or take other precautions. In some cases, you may need to stop taking one of the medications. This is especially important if you are taking any of the medications listed below:
Do not take with:
Use with caution with:
Taking Dafiro HCT with food, drinks, and alcohol
People taking Dafiro HCT should not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice may increase the levels of the active ingredient amlodipine in the blood, which may cause unpredictable reductions in blood pressure.Consult your doctor before drinking alcohol. Alcohol may significantly lower your blood pressure and/or increase the risk of dizziness or fainting.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy
You must inform your doctorif you are pregnant,if you suspect you may be pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. Your doctor will usually advise you to stop taking Dafiro HCT before becoming pregnant or as soon as you become pregnant, and recommend taking another antihypertensive medication instead. Dafiro HCT is not recommended for use at the beginning of pregnancy and should not be administered after the third month of pregnancy as it may cause serious harm to your baby when administered from that point onwards.
Breastfeeding
You must inform your doctorif youare planning to start or are breastfeeding. It has been shown that amlodipine passes into breast milk in small amounts.Dafiro HCT is not recommended for use during this period. Your doctor may decide to administer a more suitable treatment if you want to breastfeed, especially for newborns or premature babies.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
As with other medications used to treat high blood pressure, Dafiro HCT may cause dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, or headaches. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate tools or machinery.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor again. This will help you obtain the best results and reduce the risk of adverse effects.
The normal dose of Dafiro HCT isone tabletper day.
Depending on your response to treatment, your doctor may suggest a higher or lower dose.
Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
If you take more Dafiro HCT than you should
If you have accidentally taken too many tablets of Dafiro HCT, consult your doctor immediately. You may need medical attention.Excess fluid may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) causing difficulty breathing that may develop within 24-48hours after ingestion.
If you forget to take Dafiro HCT
If you forget to take a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember and then take the next dose at the usual time. If it is almost time for the next dose, only take the next tablet at the usual time.Do nottake a double dose (two tablets at once) to make up for the missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with Dafiro HCT
Stopping your treatment with Dafiro HCT may cause your condition to worsen. Do not stop taking the medication unless your doctor tells you to.
Take this medication always, even if you feel well
People with hypertension often do not notice any symptoms of their problem. Many feel fine. It is very important that you take this medication exactly as your doctor has instructed to obtain the best results and reduce the risk of adverse effects. Keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
As with any combination that contains three active principles, it cannot be ruled out that side effects associated with each individual component may occur. The side effects observed with Dafiro HCT or one of its three active principles (amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide) appear below and may occur with the use of Dafiro HCT.
Some side effects may be severe and require immediate medical attention.
Consult your doctor immediately if, after taking this medicine, you experience any of the following severe side effects:
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
Other side effects may include:
Very frequent (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients):
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients):
Infrequent (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients):
Frequency unknown (the frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the national notification system included in Annex V.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging and blister (after CAD/EXP). The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store at a temperature above 30°C.
Store in the original packaging to protect it from humidity.
Do not use Dafiro HCT if you observe that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of manipulation.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications that you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
The active ingredients of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 5mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160mg of valsartan, and 12,5mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other components are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone(type A); colloidal anhydrous silica; magnesium stearate; hypromellose(substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, titanium dioxide (E171).
Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
The active ingredients of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 10mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate),160mg of valsartan, and 12,5mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other components are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone(type A); colloidal anhydrous silica; magnesium stearate; hypromellose(substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172), iron oxide red (E172).
Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
The active ingredients of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 5mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160mg of valsartan, and 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other components are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone(type A); colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose(substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxide yellow (E172).
Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
The active ingredients of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 10mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 160mg of valsartan, and 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other components are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone(type A); colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose(substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, iron oxide yellow (E172).
Dafiro HCT 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets
The active ingredients of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 10mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besilate), 320mg of valsartan, and 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other components are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone(type A); colloidal anhydrous silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose(substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, iron oxide yellow (E172).
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
The film-coated tablets of Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets are oval-shaped, white in color, with «NVR» on one face and «VCL» on the other face.Approximate size: 15mm (length) x 5,9mm (width).
The film-coated tablets of Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets are oval-shaped, pale yellow in color, with «NVR» on one face and «VDL» on the other face.Approximate size: 15mm (length) x 5,9mm (width).
The film-coated tablets of Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets are oval-shaped, yellow in color, with «NVR» on one face and «VEL» on the other face.Approximate size: 15mm (length) x 5,9mm (width).
The film-coated tablets of Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets are oval-shaped, yellow-brown in color, with «NVR» on one face and «VHL» on the other face.Approximate size: 15mm (length) x 5,9mm (width).
The film-coated tablets of Dafiro HCT 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets are oval-shaped, yellow-brown in color, with «NVR» on one face and «VFL» on the other face.Approximate size: 19mm (length) x 7,5mm (width).
Dafiro HCT is available in packs containing 14, 28, 30, 56, 90, 98, or 280film-coated tablets, in multiple packs with 280film-coated tablets (with 4boxes, each containing 70film-coated tablets, or 20boxes, each containing 14film-coated tablets), and in clinical packs with 56, 98, or 280film-coated tablets in perforated dose blisters. Not all pack sizes may be marketed in your country.
Marketing authorization holder
Novartis Europharm Limited
Vista Building
Elm Park, Merrion Road
Dublin 4
Irlanda
Responsible for manufacturing
Via Provinciale Schito 131
80058 Torre Annunziata (NA)
Italia
Novartis Farmacéutica S.A.
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 764
08013 Barcelona
España
Novartis Pharma GmbH
Roonstraße 25
D-90429 Nuremberg
Alemania
Sophie-Germain-Strasse 10
90443 Nürnberg
Alemania
For more information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:
België/Belgique/Belgien Novartis Pharma N.V. Tél/Tel: +32 2 246 16 11 | Lietuva SIA Novartis Baltics Lieutuvos filialas Tel: +370 5 269 16 50 |
Ceská republika Novartis s.r.o. Tel: +420 225 775 111 | Luxembourg/Luxemburg Novartis Pharma N.V. Tél/Tel: +32 2 246 16 11 |
Danmark Novartis Healthcare A/S Tlf: +45 39 16 84 00 | Magyarország Novartis Hungária Kft. Tel.: +36 1 457 65 00 |
Deutschland Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel: +49911 273 0 | Nederland Novartis Pharma B.V. Tel: +3188 04 52 111 |
Eesti SIA Novartis Baltics Eesti filiaal Tel: +372 66 30 810 | Norge Novartis Norge AS Tlf: +47 23 05 20 00 |
Ελλáδα Novartis (Hellas) A.E.B.E. Τηλ: +30 210 281 17 12 | Österreich Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel: +43 1 86 6570 |
España Esteve Pharmaceuticals, S.A. Tel: +34 93 446 60 00 | Polska Novartis Poland Sp. z o.o. Tel.:+48 22 375 4888 |
France Novartis Pharma S.A.S. Tél: +33 1 55 47 66 00 | Portugal Novartis Farma - Produtos Farmacêuticos, S.A. Tel: +351 21 000 8600 |
Hrvatska Novartis Hrvatska d.o.o. Tel. +385 1 6274 220 | România Novartis Pharma ServicesRomania SRL Tel: +40 21 31299 01 |
Ireland Novartis Ireland Limited Tel: +353 1 260 12 55 | Slovenija Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +386 1 300 75 50 |
Ísland Vistor hf. Sími: +354 535 7000 | Slovenská republika Novartis Slovakia s.r.o. Tel: +421 2 5542 5439 |
Italia Novartis Farma S.p.A. Tel: +39 02 96 54 1 | Suomi/Finland Novartis Finland Oy Puh/Tel: +358 (0)10 6133 200 |
Κúπρος Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Τηλ: +357 22 690 690 | Sverige Novartis Sverige AB Tel: +46 8 732 32 00 |
Latvija SIA Novartis Baltics Tel: +371 67 887 070 |
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Other sources of information
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