Telma 40 vs Telmikind 40: price, salt & differences
Telma 40 and Telmikind 40 both contain Telmisartan 40 mg – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Telma 40 by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd is ₹108.36 for 15 tablets (₹7.22 per tablet) and Telmikind 40 by Mankind Pharma Ltd is ₹62.27 for 15 tablets (₹4.15 per tablet), so Telmikind 40 works out cheaper per tablet. Neither is clinically better; ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Telma 40
Telmisartan 40 mg · Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP ₹108.36 for 15
₹7.22 / tablet
Telmisartan 40 mg detailsTelmikind 40
Telmisartan 40 mg · Mankind Pharma Ltd
MRP ₹62.27 for 15
₹4.15 / tablet
Telmisartan 40 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Telma 40 | Telmikind 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Telmisartan | Telmisartan |
| Strength | 40 mg | 40 mg |
| Manufacturer | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Mankind Pharma Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹108.36 for 15 tablets | ₹62.27 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹7.22 per tablet | ₹4.15 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | High blood pressure (hypertension). | High blood pressure (hypertension). |
| Who it suits / key caution | High blood pressure; also protects kidneys in diabetics. Not for pregnancy. Check potassium and kidney function; can cause dizziness when standing. | Same as Telma 40 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Telma 40 और Telmikind 40 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में एक ही salt – Telmisartan 40 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Telma 40 (Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd) की MRP ₹108.36 (15 tablets) है और Telmikind 40 (Mankind Pharma Ltd) की MRP ₹62.27 (15 tablets)।
Is Telma 40 the same as Telmikind 40?
Yes, medically. Both contain Telmisartan 40 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Mankind Pharma Ltd – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.
Which is cheaper, Telma 40 or Telmikind 40?
Telmikind 40 is cheaper per tablet at ₹4.15 against ₹7.22 for Telma 40. The strip prices are ₹108.36 for 15 tablets (Telma 40) and ₹62.27 for 15 tablets (Telmikind 40).
Can I take Telmikind 40 instead of Telma 40?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Telmikind 40 in place of Telma 40 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.
Is there a cheaper generic option?
Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Telmisartan Tablets IP 40mg at ₹11.25 for 10 – about ₹1.12 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.
Do I need a prescription for Telma 40 or Telmikind 40?
Yes. Telmisartan is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Why is Telmikind 40 so much cheaper than Telma 40?
Mankind Pharma prices many of its brands below the market leader. Both tablets contain Telmisartan 40 mg; the NPPA ceiling price for this salt is ₹6.92 per 1 tablet, and both brands sit around or below it.
Sources
- MedlinePlus – Telmisartan (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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