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Generic Micardis HCT
It is now possible to buy Micardis HCT (telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide) in generic form. This version comes in three strengths. All of the generic forms of this drug have been assigned an "AB" rating by the FDA. This means they are considered equivalent to the brand-name version; however, they are allowed to contain different inactive ingredients.
Generic Micardis HCT: An Overview
Micardis HCT® (telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Micardis HCT is manufactured by Boehringer Ingelheim. It is also available in generic form.
Strengths of Generic Micardis HCT
Generic Micardis HCT is available in the following strengths:
- Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 40 mg/12.5 mg
- Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12.5 mg
- Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/25 mg.
It is made by manufacturers such as Torrent Pharmaceuticals.
Is Generic Telmisartan/Hydrochlorothiazide as Good as Micardis HCT?
All generic medications must undergo certain tests to compare them to brand-name medications. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) then looks at these tests to decide if the generics are equivalent to the brand-name medications and assigns a rating to each one.
An "AB" rating means that the FDA has determined that a generic medication is equivalent to a brand-name medication. All of the generic versions of Micardis HCT currently available have an "AB" rating, meaning they should be equivalent to the brand-name product.
However, generic medications are allowed to have different inactive ingredients than the brand-name medication. This might include fillers, dyes, or other ingredients that may cause problems for people with allergies or sensitivities.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD