Nikoran 5

Tablet · Torrent
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Nikoran 5 is a tablet made by Torrent that contains Nicorandil 5 mg. Nicorandil is a heart medicine: prevents chest pain (angina) by widening heart blood vessels.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Nicorandil5 mg

What it is used for

Prevents chest pain (angina) by widening heart blood vessels.

How it works

Opens potassium channels and works like a nitrate to prevent angina.

How to take it

Usually 5 to 20 mg twice a day.

Common side effects

  • Headache (often fades)
  • Flushing
  • Dizziness

Get medical help straight away if

  • Mouth, skin, anal or gut ulcers (stop and see a doctor)
  • Fainting

Be careful

Can cause headache; can rarely cause mouth or gut ulcers.

Other medicines and interactions

Never with sildenafil or tadalafil. Raises ulcer risk with steroids and NSAIDs.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Nikoran 5?

Nikoran 5 is a tablet by Torrent containing Nicorandil 5 mg.

What is Nikoran 5 used for?

Prevents chest pain (angina) by widening heart blood vessels.

How should I take Nikoran 5?

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

What are the side effects of Nikoran 5?

Common side effects include: Headache (often fades), flushing, dizziness. Get medical help straight away for: Mouth, skin, anal or gut ulcers (stop and see a doctor), fainting.

Does Nikoran 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 Nikoran 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Nikoran 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.