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Is the drug Avalide available in India?

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: Is the drug Avalide available in India? If yes, please let me know the brand name, strength, price and the manufacturer.

A:Avalide is the US brand name of a combination medicine containing irbesartan and hydrochlorthiazide. It is sold in India under the brand name of Xarb-H by Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. with a retail price of Indian Rs. 72.50 (approximately US$ 1.60) for 10 tablets.