Cilacar-T 10/40
Cilacar-T 10/40 is a tablet made by J B Chemicals (Torrent group) that contains Cilnidipine 10 mg + Telmisartan 40 mg. It combines Cilnidipine: blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker) and Telmisartan: blood pressure medicine (arb).
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Cilnidipine | 10 mg |
| Telmisartan | 40 mg |
Cilnidipine
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.
Telmisartan
What it is used for
Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.
How it works
An angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It stops the hormone angiotensin II from narrowing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.
How to take it
Usually 20 to 80 mg once a day at the same time, with or without food. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect. Keep taking it even if you feel well.
Common side effects
- Dizziness, especially when standing up
- Tiredness
- Raised potassium
Get medical help straight away if
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue
- Fainting
- Much less urine
- Muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium)
Be careful
Not in pregnancy. Can raise potassium; get blood tests as advised.
Other medicines and interactions
Potassium supplements, salt substitutes, spironolactone and NSAIDs raise potassium and kidney risk. Do not combine with an ACE inhibitor 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 Cilacar-T 10/40?
Cilacar-T 10/40 is a tablet by J B Chemicals (Torrent group) containing Cilnidipine 10 mg + Telmisartan 40 mg.
What is Cilacar-T 10/40 used for?
Lowers blood pressure, with less ankle swelling than some similar drugs. Lowers blood pressure and protects the heart and kidneys.
How should I take Cilacar-T 10/40?
Usually 5 to 20 mg once a day after breakfast. Usually 20 to 80 mg once a day at the same time, with or without food. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the full effect. Keep taking it even if you feel well. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Cilacar-T 10/40?
Common side effects include: Headache, flushing, dizziness, palpitations, Dizziness, especially when standing up, tiredness, raised potassium. Get medical help straight away for: Fainting, chest pain, Swelling of the face, lips or tongue, fainting, much less urine, muscle weakness or irregular heartbeat (high potassium).
Does Cilacar-T 10/40 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-T 10/40 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. 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 Cilacar-T 10/40?
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
- Cilnidipine: NHS · MedlinePlus
- Telmisartan: NHS · MedlinePlus
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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