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Package 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
amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the pack and other information
Dafiro HCT tablets contain three active substances called amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. All these substances help to control high blood pressure.
As a result of the three mechanisms, the 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 can benefit from taking a single tablet containing the three substances.
Do not take Dafiro HCT
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 any of the above applies to you.
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 (e.g., potassium) in your blood at regular intervals.
See also the information under the heading “Do not take Dafiro HCT”.
Tell your doctor if any of the above applies to you.
Children and adolescents
The use of Dafiro HCT is not recommended in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Elderly (65 years and older)
Dafiro HCT can be used in people 65 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. The blood pressure of elderly patients should be monitored periodically, especially those taking the maximum dose of Dafiro HCT (10 mg/320 mg/25 mg).
Other medicines and Dafiro HCT
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines. Your doctor may need to change your dose and/or take other precautions. In some cases, you may need to stop taking one of the medicines. This is especially important if you are using any of the following medicines:
Do not take with:
Should be used with caution with:
Taking Dafiro HCT with food, drinks, and alcohol
People who have been prescribed Dafiro HCT should not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice can lead to an increase in the levels of the active substance amlodipine in the blood, which can cause an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure-lowering effects of Dafiro HCT. Consult your doctor before drinking alcohol. Alcohol can 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, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant. Your doctor will normally advise you to stop taking Dafiro HCT before you become pregnant or as soon as you find out you are pregnant, and will recommend that you take another blood pressure-lowering medication instead. Dafiro HCT is not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy and should not be taken after the third month of pregnancy as it may cause serious harm to your baby when administered from that time on.
Breastfeeding
Inform your doctorif you are about to start or are breastfeeding. Amlodipine has been shown to pass into breast milk in small amounts. Dafiro HCT is not recommended for women during breastfeeding. Your doctor may decide to give you a treatment that is more suitable if you want to breastfeed, especially newborns or premature babies.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.
Driving and using machines
As with other medications used to treat high blood pressure, you may feel dizzy, drowsy, nauseous, or have a headache. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use tools or machines.
Follow the instructions for administration of this medication exactly as indicated by your doctor. If you are unsure, consult your doctor again. This will help you get the best results and reduce the risk of side effects.
The normal dose of Dafiro HCT is one 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 Dafiro HCT tablets, consult your doctor immediately. You may need medical attention. Excess fluid may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) causing difficulty breathing that can develop up to 24-48 hours 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 the same time) to make up for forgotten doses.
If you stop taking 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.
Always take this medication, even if you feel well
Hypertensive patients often do not notice any symptoms of their problem. Many feel well. It is very important that you take this medication exactly as your doctor has indicated to obtain the best results and reduce the risk of side effects. Keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not all people suffer from them.
As with any combination that contains three active principles, the adverse effects associated with each individual component cannot be excluded. The adverse effects observed with Dafiro HCT or one of its three active principles (amlodipine, valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide) are listed below and may occur with the use of Dafiro HCT.
Some adverse effects can be serious and require immediate medical attention.
Consult your doctor immediately if after taking this medicine you experience any of the following serious adverse effects:
Frequent(may affect up to 1 in 10patients):
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100patients):
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000patients):
Very Rare(may affect up to 1 in 10,000patients):
Other adverse effects may include:
Very Frequent (may affect more than 1 in 10patients)
Frequent (may affect up to 1 in 10patients)
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100patients)
Rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000patients)
Very Rare(may affect up to 1 in 10,000patients)
Frequency Not Known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data)
Reporting of Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the national reporting system included in Annex V. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiration date that appears on the packaging and blister pack (after CAD/EXP). The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not store at a temperature above 30°C.
Keep in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.
Do not use Dafiro HCT if you notice that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering.
Medicines should not be thrown down the drain or into the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packaging and medicines that are no longer needed. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Dafiro HCT
Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
The active substances of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone (type A); anhydrous colloidal 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 substances of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone (type A); anhydrous colloidal silica; magnesium stearate; hypromellose (substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172).
Dafiro HCT 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
The active substances of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone (type A); anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow iron oxide (E172).
Dafiro HCT 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
The active substances of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), 160 mg of valsartan, and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone (type A); anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, yellow iron oxide (E172).
Dafiro HCT 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets
The active substances of Dafiro HCT are amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), valsartan, and hydrochlorothiazide. Each film-coated tablet contains 10 mg of amlodipine (as amlodipine besylate), 320 mg of valsartan, and 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide.
The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose; crospovidone (type A); anhydrous colloidal silica, magnesium stearate, hypromellose (substitution type 2910 (3 mPa·s)), macrogol 4000, talc, yellow iron oxide (E172).
Product Appearance and Packaging Contents
The Dafiro HCT 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg film-coated tablets are oval, white, with «NVR» on one side and «VCL» on the other side. Approximate size: 15 mm (length) x 5.9 mm (width).
The Dafiro HCT 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg film-coated tablets are oval, pale yellow, with «NVR» on one side and «VDL» on the other side. Approximate size: 15 mm (length) x 5.9 mm (width).
The Dafiro HCT 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets are oval, yellow, with «NVR» on one side and «VEL» on the other side. Approximate size: 15 mm (length) x 5.9 mm (width).
The Dafiro HCT 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets are oval, brownish-yellow, with «NVR» on one side and «VHL» on the other side. Approximate size: 15 mm (length) x 5.9 mm (width).
The Dafiro HCT 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets are oval, brownish-yellow, with «NVR» on one side and «VFL» on the other side. Approximate size: 19 mm (length) x 7.5 mm (width).
Dafiro HCT is available in packs containing 14, 28, 30, 56, 90, 98, or 280 film-coated tablets, in multiple packs with 280 film-coated tablets (with 4 boxes, each with 70 film-coated tablets, or 20 boxes, each with 14 film-coated tablets), and in clinical packs with 56, 98, or 280 film-coated tablets in perforated dose blisters. Not all pack sizes may be marketed in your country.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
Novartis Europharm Limited
Vista Building
Elm Park, Merrion Road
Dublin 4
Ireland
Manufacturer
Novartis Farma S.p.A.
Via Provinciale Schito 131
80058 Torre Annunziata (NA)
Italy
Novartis Farmacéutica S.A.
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 764
08013 Barcelona
Spain
Novartis Pharma GmbH
Roonstraße 25
D-90429 Nuremberg
Germany
Novartis Pharma GmbH
Sophie-Germain-Strasse 10
90443 Nürnberg
Germany
For further information, please contact the local representative of the Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Belgium/België/Belgien Novartis Pharma N.V. Tel: +32 2 246 16 11 | Lithuania SIA Novartis Baltics Lieutuvos filialas Tel: +370 5 269 16 50 |
Novartis Bulgaria EOOD Tel: +359 2 489 98 28 | Luxembourg/Luxemburg Novartis Pharma N.V. Tel: +32 2 246 16 11 |
Czech Republic Novartis s.r.o. Tel: +420 225 775 111 | Hungary Novartis Hungária Kft. Tel: +36 1 457 65 00 |
Denmark Novartis Healthcare A/S Tel: +45 39 16 84 00 | Malta Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +356 2122 2872 |
Germany Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel: +49 911 273 0 | Netherlands Novartis Pharma B.V. Tel: +31 88 04 52 111 |
Estonia SIA Novartis Baltics Eesti filiaal Tel: +372 66 30 810 | Norway Novartis Norge AS Tel: +47 23 05 20 00 |
Greece Novartis (Hellas) A.E.B.E. Tel: +30 210 281 17 12 | Austria Novartis Pharma GmbH Tel: +43 1 86 6570 |
Spain Esteve Pharmaceuticals, S.A. Tel: +34 93 446 60 00 | Poland Novartis Poland Sp. z o.o. Tel: +48 22 375 4888 |
France Novartis Pharma S.A.S. Tel: +33 1 55 47 66 00 | Portugal Novartis Farma - Produtos Farmacêuticos, S.A. Tel: +351 21 000 8600 |
Croatia Novartis Hrvatska d.o.o. Tel: +385 1 6274 220 | Romania Novartis Pharma Services Romania SRL Tel: +40 21 31299 01 |
Ireland Novartis Ireland Limited Tel: +353 1 260 12 55 | Slovenia Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +386 1 300 75 50 |
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Italy Novartis Farma S.p.A. Tel: +39 02 96 54 1 | Finland Novartis Finland Oy Tel: +358 (0)10 6133 200 |
Cyprus Novartis Pharma Services Inc. Tel: +357 22 690 690 | Sweden Novartis Sverige AB Tel: +46 8 732 32 00 |
Latvia SIA Novartis Baltics Tel: +371 67 887 070 |
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Other Sources of Information
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the European Medicines Agency website http://www.ema.europa.eu
The average price of DAFIRO HCT 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS in November, 2025 is around 13.27 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
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