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Telfirst 40 Tablet
Telmisartan (40mg)
₹98MRP ₹103In stock
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Telfirst 40 Tablet is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Telmisartan (40mg)
Available variants: tablet 40mg 15`S
Best price: ₹98 (₹6.50 per tablet)
MRP: ₹103
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Telfirst 40 Tablet
Telfirst 40 Tablet contains Telmisartan (40mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Telfirst 40 Tablet
- This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure
- heart failure and diabetic kidney disease.
Key benefits
- Protects the kidneys in diabetes
- Reduces the long-term risk of stroke and heart attack
- Usually taken once a day
How Telfirst 40 Tablet works
Telmisartan relaxes and widens your blood vessels by blocking a hormone that narrows them, so your heart does not have to push as hard and your blood pressure falls.
How to take Telfirst 40 Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break it unless your doctor has told you to. Take it with or without food, at the same time each day. Taking it at about the same time each day helps you remember. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure, with dizziness, fainting and a fast or slow pulse. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Telfirst 40 Tablet
Most side effects of Telfirst are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Dizziness on standing up
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Raised potassium
- Dry cough
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Telfirst 40 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Not recommended in pregnancy — it may harm the developing baby. Tell your doctor at once if you are or might be pregnant. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it. |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Stand up slowly for the first few days — dizziness on rising is common when you start or your dose goes up. Stop and seek urgent care if your lips, tongue, face or throat swell, or you have difficulty breathing. A persistent dry, tickly cough can be caused by the ACE inhibitor group; tell your doctor rather than stopping on your own, as an alternative exists. Your doctor will check your kidney function and potassium after starting and after any dose change. Do not use salt substitutes containing potassium without asking your doctor.
Do not take Telfirst if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy — it can seriously harm the developing baby. Not for people with narrowing of both kidney arteries, or a history of swelling of the face and throat caused by this group of medicines.
Interactions with other medicines
Anti-inflammatory painkillers reduce the effect and can harm the kidneys when combined. Potassium supplements, potassium-sparing water tablets and salt substitutes can push potassium too high. Lithium levels rise when taken with these medicines.
How to store Telfirst 40 Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Telfirst 40 Tablet
Blood pressure medicines work only while you take them — do not stop because you feel well. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. Keep a home blood-pressure record if your doctor has asked for one.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class:
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
Substitutes for Telfirst 40 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Telmisartan (40mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Telfirst 40 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordilor 40 mg TabletLATIN LABS PRIVATE LIMITED | tablet · 10`S | ₹57 | 42% cheaper |
| Telmiset 40 mg Tablet | 1X10 | ₹64 | 34% cheaper |
| Telong 40 TabletBAL PHARMA LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹68 | 30% cheaper |
| Telgard 40 mg Tablet | 1X10 | ₹72 | 26% cheaper |
| Yogatel 40 TabletHIGLANCE | tablet · 15`S | ₹90 | 8% cheaper |
| Cresar 40 TabletCIPLA LIMITED | tablet · 15`S | ₹104 | 6% more |
| Tetan 40 mg TabletALEMBIC PHARMA | tablet · 15`S | ₹104 | 6% more |
| Arbitel 40 TabletMICRO LABS | tablet · 15`S | ₹104 | 6% more |
| Telcure Amh TabletHBC LIFESCEINCE PVT LTD | tablet · 15``S | ₹234 | 140% more |
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Telfirst 40 Tablet FAQs
What is Telfirst 40 Tablet used for?
Telfirst 40 Tablet is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, heart failure and diabetic kidney disease. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Telfirst 40 Tablet?
Telfirst 40 Tablet contains Telmisartan (40mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Telfirst 40 Tablet?
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Telfirst 40 Tablet work?
Telmisartan relaxes and widens your blood vessels by blocking a hormone that narrows them, so your heart does not have to push as hard and your blood pressure falls.
Is Telfirst 40 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Telfirst 40 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Telfirst 40 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Telfirst are Dizziness on standing up, Headache, Tiredness, Raised potassium, Dry cough. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Telfirst 40 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Not recommended in pregnancy — it may harm the developing baby. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Telfirst.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Telfirst 40 Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Telfirst 40 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Telfirst 40 Tablet habit forming?
No. Telfirst 40 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Telfirst 40 Tablet?
Cordilor 40 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹57 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Telfirst 40 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Telfirst 40 Tablet starts at ₹98 (MRP ₹103) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 40mg 15`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Telfirst 40 Tablet?
Telfirst 40 Tablet is manufactured by SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Telfirst 40 Tablet delivered?
Telfirst 40 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Telfirst 40 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Telmisartan (40mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹98 (₹6.50 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹103
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
- Manufacturer
- SINSAN PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 40mg 15`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Telfirst 40 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Telfirst 40 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.