AMLODIPINE 5MG UK

What is Amlodipine? Amlodipine belongs to a group of medicines called calcium antagonists.

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Each tablet contains: Amlodipine Besilate B.P. equivalent to Amlodipine 5mg.

INDICATIONS

High blood pressure (hypertension)

Angina pectoris (pain or discomfort in the chest)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to amlodipine

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Adults: 

The usual starting dose is 5mg once daily. If necessary, you doctor may increase the dose to 10mg once daily.

Use in children and adolescents (6-17 years old)

Recommended usual starting dose is 2.5mg a day. Maximum 5mg a day.

Elderly patients

Start with low doses and increase gradually with care.

ADDED INFORMATION

Amlodipine tablet can be taken before or after food and drinks

Take the tablet at the same time each day with a glass of water.

CAUTION

Do not take amlodipine with grapefruits

Use with caution in patients with heart failure.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Ankle Edema, Dizziness, Flushing, Palpitation, arrhythmia, tachycardia, neuropathy peripheral, allergic reaction. Report to the pharmacist or physician if side effects worsen or last more than a few days

STORAGE

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package

Keep all medicines from the sight and reach of children.