Twincal-10

Tablet · Zydus Healthcare
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Twincal-10 is a tablet made by Zydus Healthcare that contains Cilnidipine 10 mg. Cilnidipine is a blood pressure medicine (calcium channel blocker): lowers blood pressure, with less ankle swelling than some similar drugs.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Cilnidipine10 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.

Same composition, other brands (13)

Cilacar 10Cilogard 10Cilnipine 10Cilidin 10Cilaheart-10Nulong 10Rancil 10Lnbloc 10Cilny 10Nexovas 10Cinod-10Cetanil 10Dilnip 10

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Same ingredients, different strength or form

Cilacar 5Cilacar 20

Common questions

What is Twincal-10?

Twincal-10 is a tablet by Zydus Healthcare containing Cilnidipine 10 mg.

What is Twincal-10 used for?

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

How should I take Twincal-10?

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 Twincal-10?

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

Does Twincal-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 Twincal-10 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 Twincal-10?

Brands with the same composition: Cilacar 10, Cilogard 10, Cilnipine 10, Cilidin 10, Cilaheart-10, Nulong 10, Rancil 10, Lnbloc 10, Cilny 10, Nexovas 10, Cinod-10, Cetanil 10. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

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.