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Telicus 20 mg Tablet
Telmisartan (20mg)
Telicus 20 mg 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
₹33₹3.33 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Telmisartan (20mg)
Available variants: tablet 20 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹33 (₹3.33 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: PFICUS DEMED
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Composition of Telicus 20 mg Tablet
Telicus 20 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan (20mg). It belongs to the Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor class of medicines.
Uses of Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Telicus 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg 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:
- PFICUS DEMED
- Therapeutic class:
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class:
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
Substitutes for Telicus 20 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Telmisartan (20mg)). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Telicus 20 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telmiride 20 TabletUNISON PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹16 | 51% cheaper |
| Telmiduce 20 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹19 | 43% cheaper |
| Telmikind 20 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10 Tablet | ₹25 | 24% cheaper |
| Macsart 20 mg TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹27 | 20% cheaper |
| Telmiprl 20 mg TabletPRISTINE PEARL PHARMA | tablet · 10S | ₹30 | 10% cheaper |
| Telcel 20 mg TabletCELERA PHARMA PRVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹32 | 5% cheaper |
| Xstan 20 TabletBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹32 | 4% cheaper |
| Risetelmi-20 TabletRISEMARKER PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 10`S | ₹33 | 1% cheaper |
| Telsaan 20 TabletSAAN LAB LLP | tablet · 10`S | ₹35 | 4% more |
| Oritel 20 mg TabletDELL | tablet · 10`S | ₹36 | 7% more |
| Telturn 20 mg TabletONEUS PHARMA HEALTH CARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹36 | 7% more |
| Telefix 20 TabletERGOS LIFE SCIENCES | tablet · 15`S | ₹36 | 7% more |
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Telicus 20 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Telicus 20 mg Tablet used for?
Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg Tablet?
Telicus 20 mg Tablet contains Telmisartan (20mg). 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Telicus 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 Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Telicus 20 mg Tablet?
Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Telicus 20 mg Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Telicus 20 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Telicus 20 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Telicus 20 mg Tablet?
Telmiride 20 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹16 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 Telicus 20 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Telicus 20 mg Tablet starts at ₹33 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 20 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Telicus 20 mg Tablet?
Telicus 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by PFICUS DEMED. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Telicus 20 mg Tablet delivered?
Telicus 20 mg 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.
Telicus 20 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Telmisartan (20mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹33 (₹3.33 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- PFICUS DEMED
- Manufacturer
- PFICUS DEMED
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-hypertensive
- Drug class
- Angiotensin receptor blocker / ACE inhibitor
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 20 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Telicus 20 mg 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 Telicus 20 mg 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.