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Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-9124 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg
NAFDAC number
A4-9124
Active ingredient
Candesartan Cilexetil; Hydrochlorothiazide
Strength
16 mg; 12.5 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
4 x 7's (in Alu-PVC blisters)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Getz Pharma Nigeria Limited
Approved
25 May 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
24 May 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-9124). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for candesartan cilexetil, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: FETAL TOXICITY • When pregnancy is detected, discontinue candesartan cilexetil tablets as soon as possible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. • Drugs that act directly on the renin-angiotensin system can cause injury and death to the developing fetus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) and Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. WARNING: FETAL TOXICITY See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. …
What it is used for

Candesartan cilexetil tablets are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: · Treatment of hypertension in adults and children 1 to

Possible side effects

· Most common adverse reactions which caused adult patients to discontinue therapy for: o Hypertension were headache (0.6%) and dizziness (0.3%) (6.1). o Heart Failure were hypotension (4.1%) (5.3), abnormal renal function (6.3%) (5.4), and hyperkalemia (2.4%) (5.5). To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited at 1-866-210-9797 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. …

Do not use if

Candesartan cilexetil tablets are contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to candesartan. Do not co-administer aliskiren with candesartan cilexetil tablets in patients with diabetes [see Drug Interactions (7.4)]. Known hypersensitivity to product components (4). Do not co-administer aliskiren with candesartan cilexetil tablets in patients with diabetes (4).

Warnings

5.1 Fetal Toxicity Candesartan cilexetil tablets can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. Resulting oligohydramnios can be associated with fetal lung hypoplasia and skeletal deformations. Potential neonatal adverse effects include skull hypoplasia, anuria, hypotension, renal failure and death. When pregnancy is detected, discontinue candesartan cilexetil tablets as soon as possible [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)]. 5.2 Morbidity in Infants Children

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Candesartan cilexetil can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death. …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg

What is in Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg?

Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg contains Candesartan Cilexetil; Hydrochlorothiazide (16 mg; 12.5 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-9124, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-9124, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Advantec Tablets 16 mg + 12.5 mg used for?

Candesartan cilexetil tablets are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: · Treatment of hypertension in adults and children 1 to (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for candesartan cilexetil. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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