Envas 10

Tablet
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Envas 10 is a tablet that contains Enalapril 10 mg. Enalapril is a blood pressure medicine (ace inhibitor): lowers blood pressure and helps in heart failure.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Enalapril10 mg

What it is used for

Lowers blood pressure and helps in heart failure.

How it works

An ACE inhibitor that stops the body making angiotensin II, relaxing blood vessels. Used for high blood pressure and heart failure.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 20 mg once or twice a day. The first dose may be taken at bedtime to avoid dizziness.

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.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Envas 5Envas 2.5

Common questions

What is Envas 10?

Envas 10 is a tablet containing Enalapril 10 mg.

What is Envas 10 used for?

Lowers blood pressure and helps in heart failure.

How should I take Envas 10?

Usually 5 to 20 mg once or twice a day. The first dose may be taken at bedtime to avoid dizziness. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Envas 10?

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 Envas 10 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 Envas 10 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 Envas 10?

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.