Prospecto: Information for the Patient
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg Film-Coated Tablets
Read this prospectus carefully before starting to take this medicine, as it contains important information for you.
- This medicine has been prescribed only for you, and you should not give it to others even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
1. What is Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz and for what it is used
2. What you need to know before starting to take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
3. How to take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
4. Possible adverse effects
5 Storage of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
6. Contents of the package and additional information
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz contains three substances called amlodipino, valsartán and hidroclorotiazida. All these substances help control high blood pressure.
As a result of the three mechanisms, blood vessels relax and blood pressure decreases.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz is used to treat high blood pressure in adult patients whose blood pressure is already controlled while taking amlodipino, valsartán and hidroclorotiazida and who may benefit from taking a tablet that contains the three substances.
Do not takeAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
If you think you may be allergic, do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz and inform your doctor.
Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 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 takeAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
Your doctor may regularly check your kidney function, blood pressure, and electrolyte levels (e.g., potassium) through blood tests.
See also the information under the heading “Do not take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz”.
Inform your doctor if you are affected by any of the cases mentioned.
Consult your doctor if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea after taking amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida. Your doctor will decide whether to continue treatment. Do not stop taking amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida on your own,
Children and adolescents
Amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida is not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
Older adults (65 years and older)
Amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida 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 amlodipino, valsartán, and hidroclorotiazida. Your doctor should regularly check your blood pressure, particularly those who take the maximum dose of amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida (10 mg/320 mg/25 mg).
Taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz with other medications
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken, or may need to take 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 using any of the medications listed below:
Do not take with:
Use with caution with:
Taking Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz with food, drinks, and alcohol
People who have been prescribed amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida should not consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice. This is because grapefruit and grapefruit juice may cause an increase in the blood levels of the active ingredient amlodipino, which may cause an unpredictable increase in the blood pressure-lowering effects of amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida. Consult your doctor before drinking alcohol. Alcohol may significantly lower your blood pressure and/or increase the risk of dizziness or fainting.
Pregnancy and lactation
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 amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida before becoming pregnant or as soon as you become pregnant, and recommend taking another medication instead. Amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida is not recommended to be taken at the beginning of pregnancy and should not be administered after the thirdmonth of pregnancy, as it may cause serious harm to your baby when administered from that point on.
Lactation
You must inform your doctorif you are orplan to initiate lactation. Amlodipino/valsartán/hidroclorotiazida is not recommended to be administered to women during this period. Your doctor may decide to administer another treatment if you want to breastfeed, especially if your baby is a newborn or premature.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication.
Driving and operating machinery
This medication may make you feel dizzy,drowsy, nauseous, or have a headache. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use tools or machines.
The recommended dose of amlodipine/valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide is one tablet per day.
Your doctor may suggest a higher or lower dose depending on your response to treatment.
Do not exceed the prescribed dose.
If you take more Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz than you should
If you have taken more Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz than you should, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount used.
Excess fluid may accumulate in the lungs (pulmonary edema) causing difficulty breathing that may develop up to 24-48 hours after ingestion.
If you forget to take Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
If you forget to take a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. Then take the next dose at the usual time. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, only take the next tablet at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses.
If you interrupt treatment with Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz
Stopping your treatment with Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz may cause your condition to worsen. Do not stop taking your medication unless your doctor tells you to.
Take this medication always, even if you feel well
People with high blood pressure often do not notice any symptoms of the disease. Many feel normal. It is very important that you take this medication exactly as your doctor tells you to, to get 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, the side effects associated with each individual component cannot be excluded. The side effects reported with Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz or any of its three active principles (amlodipino, valsartán, and hidroclorotiazida) are shown below and may occur with the use of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz.
Some side effects can be serious and require immediate medical attention.
Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects after taking this medicine.
Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Infrequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)
Other side effects may include:
Frequent side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)
Frequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
Infrequent side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
Very rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 patients)
Side effects of unknown 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 theSistema Español de Farmacovigilancia de medicamentos de Uso Humano:https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keepthis medicationout of the sight and reach of children.
Do not usethis medicationafter the expiration date that appears onthe box and the blisterafter 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 moisture.
Do not usethis medicationif you observe that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of handling.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE point of the pharmacy.If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. In this way, you will help protect the environment.
Composition ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
Composition ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
Composition ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Composition ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Composition ofAmlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
The film-coated tablets of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets are white, oval-shaped, with «NVR» on one face and «VCL» on the other face.
Height: approximately 15 mm
Width: approximately 5,9 mm
The film-coated tablets of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets are pale yellow, oval-shaped, with «NVR» on one face and «VDL» on the other face.
Height: approximately 15 mm
Width: approximately 5,9 mm
The film-coated tablets of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets are yellow, oval-shaped, with «NVR» on one face and «VEL» on the other face.
Height: approximately 15 mm
Width: approximately 5,9 mm
The film-coated tablets of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets are yellow-brown, oval-shaped, with «NVR» on one face and «VHL» on the other face.
Height: approximately 15 mm
Width: approximately 5,9 mm
The film-coated tablets of Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets are yellow-brown, oval-shaped, with «NVR» on one face and «VFL» on the other face.
Height: approximately 19 mm
Width: approximately 7,5 mm
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz is available in packages with PVC/PVDC-Alu blisters or with PVC/PVDC-Alu single-dose perforated blisters.
Amlodipino/Valsartán/Hidroclorotiazida Sandoz is available in packages with blisters containing 14, 28, 28x1, 30, 56, 56x1, 60, 90, 98, 98x1, 100, 280 or 280x1film-coated tablets, in multiple packages with 280film-coated tablets (with 4boxes, each containing 70x1film-coated tablets, or 20boxes, each containing 14film-coated tablets).
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and responsible manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Sandoz Farmacéutica, S.A.
Centro Empresarial Parque Norte
Edificio Roble
C/ Serrano Galvache, 56
28033 Madrid
Spain
Responsible manufacturer
Salutas Pharma GmbH
Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, Sachsen-Anhalt
39179 Barleben
Germany
Novartis Pharma GmbH
Roonstrasse 25
90429 Nürnberg, Bayern
Germany
Novartis Farmacéutica S.A
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 764
08013 Barcelona
Spain
Novartis Farma S.p.A.
Via Proviniciale Schito 131
80058 Torre Annunziata (NA)
Italy
This medicinal product is authorized in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Netherlands:Amlodipine besilate/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg film-coated tablets Amlodipine besilate/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipine besilate/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipine besilate/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipine besilate/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets
Austria:Amlodipin/ Valsartan/ HCT Sandoz 5 mg/ 160 mg/ 12,5 mg - Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/ Valsartan/ HCT Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg – Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/ Valsartan/ HCT Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg - Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/ Valsartan/ HCT Sandoz HCT 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg – Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/ Valsartan/ HCT Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg – Filmtabletten
Belgium:Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 5mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10mg/160mg/12,5mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 5mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10mg/160mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10mg/320mg/25mg film-coated tablets
Croatia:Amlodipin/valsartan/hidroklorotiazid Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/valsartan/hidroklorotiazid Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/valsartan/hidroklorotiazid Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/valsartan/hidroklorotiazid Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets
Amlodipin/valsartan/hidroklorotiazid Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg film-coated tablets
Finland:Amlodipin/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg tablets, coated
Amlodipin/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg tablets, coated
Amlodipin/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg tablets, coated
Amlodipin/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg tablets, coated
Amlodipin/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg tablets, coated
Germany:Amlodipin/Valsartan - 1 A Pharma plus HCT 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/Valsartan - 1 A Pharma plus HCT 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/Valsartan - 1 A Pharma plus HCT 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/Valsartan - 1 A Pharma plus HCT 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten
Amlodipin/Valsartan - 1 A Pharma plus HCT 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg Filmtabletten
Greece:Amlodipine+Valsartan+Hydrochlorothiazide/Sandoz (5+160+12,5) mg coated tablets
Amlodipine+Valsartan+Hydrochlorothiazide/Sandoz (10+160+12,5) mg coated tablets
Amlodipine+Valsartan+Hydrochlorothiazide/Sandoz (5+160+25) mg coated tablets
Amlodipine+Valsartan+Hydrochlorothiazide/Sandoz (10+160+25) mg coated tablets
Amlodipine+Valsartan+Hydrochlorothiazide/Sandoz (10+320+25) mg coated tablets
Hungary:Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg filmtabletta
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg filmtabletta
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg filmtabletta
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg filmtabletta
Amlodipin/Valsartan/HCT Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg filmtabletta
Ireland:Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Rowex5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg Film-coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Rowex 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg Film-coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Rowex 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg Film-coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Rowex 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg Film-coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Rowex 10 mg/320/25 mg Film-coated tablets
Lithuania:Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/12,5 mg coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 5 mg/160 mg/ 25 mg coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg coated tablets
Amlodipine/Valsartan/ Hydrochlorothiazide Sandoz 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg coated tablets
Last revision date of thisleaflet:February 2025
The detailed and updated information of thismedicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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