Cilacar 5

Tablet · Torrent
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Cilacar 5 is a tablet made by Torrent that contains Cilnidipine 5 mg. Cilnidipine is a blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker): lowers blood pressure, with less ankle swelling than some similar drugs.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Cilnidipine5 mg

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure, with less ankle swelling than some similar drugs.

How it works

A calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure and causes less ankle swelling than amlodipine; popular in India.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day after breakfast.

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Dizziness
  • Palpitations

Get medical help straight away if

  • Fainting
  • Chest pain

Be careful

Can cause dizziness or flushing.

Other medicines and interactions

Grapefruit juice and azole antifungals can raise levels.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Generally avoided in pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is the best choice; nifedipine is the calcium channel blocker most often used. Small amounts pass into breast milk; ask your doctor.

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Common questions

What is Cilacar 5?

Cilacar 5 is a tablet by Torrent containing Cilnidipine 5 mg.

What is Cilacar 5 used for?

Lowers blood pressure, with less ankle swelling than some similar drugs.

How should I take Cilacar 5?

Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day after breakfast. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Cilacar 5?

Common side effects include: Headache, flushing, dizziness, palpitations. Get medical help straight away for: Fainting, chest pain.

Does Cilacar 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 Cilacar 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Generally avoided in pregnancy unless the doctor decides it is the best choice; nifedipine is the calcium channel blocker most often used. Small amounts pass into breast milk; ask your doctor.

What are the substitutes for Cilacar 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.