Cardace 5

Tablet · Sanofi
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Cardace 5 is a tablet made by Sanofi that contains Ramipril 5 mg. Ramipril is a blood pressure medicine (ace inhibitor): lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Ramipril5 mg

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

How it works

An ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure, heart failure and protection after a heart attack or stroke.

How to take it

Usually 1.25 to 10 mg once a day.

Common side effects

  • Dry tickly cough
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Raised potassium

Get medical help straight away if

  • Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema, can happen even after years)
  • Fainting
  • Much less urine

Be careful

Can cause dry cough; not in pregnancy.

Other medicines and interactions

Potassium supplements, salt substitutes, spironolactone and NSAIDs raise potassium and kidney risk. Do not combine with an ARB or aliskiren. Raises lithium levels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Must not be used in pregnancy (it harms the baby's kidneys); switch before trying to conceive. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding; other medicines may be preferred.

Common questions

What is Cardace 5?

Cardace 5 is a tablet by Sanofi containing Ramipril 5 mg.

What is Cardace 5 used for?

Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.

How should I take Cardace 5?

Usually 1.25 to 10 mg once a day. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Cardace 5?

Common side effects include: Dry tickly cough, dizziness, headache, raised potassium. Get medical help straight away for: Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat (angioedema, can happen even after years), fainting, much less urine.

Does Cardace 5 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Cardace 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Must not be used in pregnancy (it harms the baby's kidneys); switch before trying to conceive. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding; other medicines may be preferred.

What are the substitutes for Cardace 5?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.