Do not take Telmisartan Actavis: if the patient is allergic to telmisartan or any other ingredients of this medicine (listed Description).
If the patient is more than 3 months pregnant. (It is also better to avoid Telmisartan Actavis in early pregnancy - see Use in Pregnancy & Lactation).
If the patient has severe liver problems such as cholestasis or biliary obstruction (problems with drainage of the bile from the liver and gall bladder) or any other severe liver disease.
If any of these applies, tell the doctor or pharmacist before taking Telmisartan Actavis.
The concomitant use of Telmisartan Actavis with aliskiren-containing products is contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus or renal impairment (GFR < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2).