Benicar HCT
Olmesartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
Benicar HCT pairs olmesartan with hydrochlorothiazide in 20/12.5mg and 40/12.5mg tablets for hypertension, adding a diuretic to the receptor blocker.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/12.5mg | 30 tablets | $40.80 | $1.36 |
| 20/12.5mg | 60 tablets | $63.00 | $1.05 |
| 20/12.5mg | 90 tablets | $87.30 | $0.97 |
| 20/12.5mg | 120 tablets | $112.80 | $0.94 |
| 20/12.5mg | 180 tablets | $160.20 | $0.89 |
| 20/12.5mg | 360 tablets | $306.00 | $0.85 |
| 40/12.5mg | 30 tablets | $66.30 | $2.21 |
| 40/12.5mg | 60 tablets | $118.80 | $1.98 |
| 40/12.5mg | 90 tablets | $171.00 | $1.90 |
| 40/12.5mg | 120 tablets | $218.40 | $1.82 |
| 40/12.5mg | 180 tablets | $311.40 | $1.73 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredients
- Olmesartan · Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 20/12.5 · 40/12.5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Benicar HCT on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Ometec; OlmesartanPlus
- Therapeutic class
- Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist; Thiazide Diuretic
- Pharmacological class
- Sartan; Thiazide
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- hyperuricaemia; hyperglycaemia; orthostatic hypotension; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Daiichi Sankyo
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- lithium; potassium-sparing diuretics; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 18 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Must not be used during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to olmesartan; hypersensitivity to sulphonamides; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment; cholestasis; refractory hypokalaemia
Precautions and warnings
monitor electrolyte levels regularly; avoid excessive sun exposure due to photosensitivity
Serious side effects
acute renal failure, requires immediate medical attention; angioedema, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Benicar HCT pairs olmesartan with hydrochlorothiazide in 20/12.5mg and 40/12.5mg tablets for hypertension, adding a diuretic to the receptor blocker.
Mechanism of action
Benicar HCT combines an angiotensin II receptor blocker with a diuretic. The angiotensin blocker relaxes blood vessels, allowing easier blood flow, while the diuretic helps the body eliminate excess water and salt through the kidneys, reducing overall fluid volume and lowering blood pressure effectively.
Benicar HCT combines olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide, a dual-action medication used for the management of hypertension. The same active ingredients are also sold under other brand names like Ometec and Olmesartanplus, manufactured by companies such as Accord. These are supplied as tablets in strengths of 20/12.5mg and 40/12.5mg.
Buying Benicar HCT online
Generic olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide provide an affordable alternative to the original brand for expats needing consistent access.
What you will receive
Benicar HCT is the originator brand name, made by Daiichi Sankyo. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Daiichi Sankyo and do not ship the original Benicar HCT.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Olmesartan / Hydrochlorothiazide) at the same dose, mostly recognised branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.