Olmezest 20: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Olmezest 20 contains Olmesartan 20 mg. Listed MRP is ₹164.00 for 10 (₹16.40 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹1.59 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹164.00
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹16.40
- Pack
- 10
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets IP 20mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹15.94 | ₹1.59 | 19 October 2026 |
| Olmetime 20 | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 10 | ₹88.20 | ₹8.82 | 19 October 2026 |
| Olmax 20 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 | ₹234.37 | ₹15.62 | 19 October 2026 |
| Olmetor 20 | Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 | ₹241.65 | ₹16.11 | 19 October 2026 |
| Olmezest 20 | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 10 | ₹164.00 | ₹16.40 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Olmesartan 20 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Olmesartan 20 mg is used for
- High blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.
- High blood pressure in children and teenagers aged 6 and over, under a specialist.
- Often combined with amlodipine or hydrochlorothiazide when one medicine is not enough.
Frequently asked questions
What is Olmesar 20 used for?
Olmesar 20 contains olmesartan medoxomil 20 mg, an angiotensin receptor blocker. It is prescribed to lower high blood pressure and reduce the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney damage.
Olmesar 20 vs Olmesar 40 – what is the difference?
They contain 20 mg and 40 mg of the same medicine. Doctors usually start with 20 mg and move to 40 mg if blood pressure is still high after a few weeks. Do not change strength on your own.
Can I take Olmezest 20 at night?
Yes, any time of day works as long as it is the same time daily. Some doctors prefer night dosing for better overnight control – follow the time your doctor suggests.
Olmesartan vs telmisartan – which is better for BP?
Both are ARBs and both lower blood pressure well over 24 hours. Olmesartan is slightly more potent at equal doses; telmisartan has some extra metabolic benefits. Your doctor chooses based on your profile and other conditions.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- eMC – Olmetec patient leaflet (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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