Sorbitrate 5

Tablet
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Sorbitrate 5 is a tablet that contains Isosorbide dinitrate 5 mg. Isosorbide dinitrate is a nitrate (heart): relieves and prevents chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Isosorbide dinitrate5 mg

What it is used for

Relieves and prevents chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels.

How it works

A nitrate that widens blood vessels and reduces the heart's workload. Tablets prevent angina; under-the-tongue tablets relieve an attack.

How to take it

For an attack, put one under the tongue while sitting; repeat after 5 minutes if needed and call emergency help if pain persists. Regular tablets need a nitrate-free gap each day.

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Flushing
  • Dizziness when standing

Get medical help straight away if

  • Chest pain not relieved after 2 or 3 doses (call for help)
  • Fainting

Be careful

Can cause headache; never combine with sildenafil-type medicines.

Other medicines and interactions

Never take with sildenafil, tadalafil or similar (dangerous fall in blood pressure). Alcohol worsens dizziness.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed; ask about breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Sorbitrate 5?

Sorbitrate 5 is a tablet containing Isosorbide dinitrate 5 mg.

What is Sorbitrate 5 used for?

Relieves and prevents chest pain (angina) by widening blood vessels.

How should I take Sorbitrate 5?

For an attack, put one under the tongue while sitting; repeat after 5 minutes if needed and call emergency help if pain persists. Regular tablets need a nitrate-free gap each day. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Sorbitrate 5?

Common side effects include: Headache, flushing, dizziness when standing. Get medical help straight away for: Chest pain not relieved after 2 or 3 doses (call for help), fainting.

Does Sorbitrate 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 Sorbitrate 5 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed; ask about breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Sorbitrate 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.