Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 25th, 2026

Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet is a product of Ajanta Pharma Limited

Composition: Efonidipine (40mg) + Telmisartan (40mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 159.38

Note: MRP can vary depending up on batch!

*MRP inclusive of all taxes

All Details About Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet

Description:

Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It helps lower blood pressure and reduce the workload of the heart. This prevents heart attacks and strokes.

Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or along with other medicines. The dose depends on your blood pressure levels and the severity of your condition. Take it at any time of the day, with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Retain taking it for as long as advised by your doctor. Do not stop this medicine on your own, even if you feel well because high blood pressure often has no symptoms. This makes it hard to identify any sudden spike and if you stop taking it, your condition may worsen.
Retaining active with regular exercise, reducing your weight, and eating a healthy diet will also help control your blood pressure. Studies have shown that it also improves the functioning of the heart by decreasing the heart rate.
The most common side effects include fatigue, swelling in the feet or ankles, dizziness, flushing, and headache. Consult your doctor if any of these bother you or do not go away.
Earlier taking Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any liver, heart, or kidney problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine. Inform your doctor about what other medicines you are taking, especially those used to treat high blood pressure or heart conditions. Get your blood pressure checked regularly to make sure that this medicine is working properly.

Uses:

Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Efonta T

Ankle swelling
Posterior pain
Sinus inflammation
Diarrhea

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

FAQs:

What is Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet used for?

Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps relax and open blood vessels to lower pressure, and protects the heart and kidneys.

Who should not take Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet?

An individual should not take Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet if they are allergic to efonidipine, or telmisartan, are pregnant, have severe liver, or bile problems (biliary cirrhosis, or cholestasis), have very low blood pressure (severe hypotension), have aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis), have heart failure right after a heart attack, or have diabetes, or poor kidneys, and are on aliskiren (a blood pressure drug).

What serious warnings should I know during Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet treatment?

During Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet treatment, get help fast if you have severe allergic swelling (angioedema: swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat), sudden fainting, or shock from very low blood pressure, chest pain, or signs of sepsis (serious body infection with fever, chills, fast heartbeat, feeling very ill).

Can Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet affect my kidneys or potassium?

Affirmative. Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet can raise potassium in blood (hyperkalemia), and affect kidney function, especially if you already have kidney disease, or are dehydrated (low body water) from diuretic medicines, diarrhea, or vomiting. Your doctor may check blood tests and adjust other medicines.

Why should I avoid grapefruit during Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet treatment?

Grapefruit, or its juice, can increase Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet levels in the blood, and cause an unpredictable big drop in blood pressure, or more side effects. Do not have grapefruit while on this medicine.

Can Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet cause very low blood pressure suddenly?

Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet can cause low blood pressure, especially at the start, in the elderly, or if you are dehydrated. You may feel dizzy, light‑headed, or faint. Sit or lie down, and tell your doctor if you feel these symptoms, so that your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine.

Does Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet affect cholesterol or liver tests?

Efonidipine present in Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet may raise LDL cholesterol and liver enzymes in some people. Also, telmisartan present in Efonta T 40mg/40mg Tablet can affect liver tests. Your doctor may check blood tests and adjust treatment if needed.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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