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Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Benidipine 8 mg (as benidipine hydrochloride) tablet
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is used for treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); helps reduce risk of cardiovascular complications such as stroke and heart attack when BP is controlled.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated August 2026
₹277₹27.66 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Benidipine 8 mg (as benidipine hydrochloride) tablet
Available variants: tablet 8 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹277 (₹27.66 per tablet)
Prescription: Not required
Manufacturer: AJANTA PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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All medicines sold in India, branded or generic, must meet the quality standards set by the national drug regulator (CDSCO). A lower price does not mean lower quality.
Please confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands — they will check that the strength and form match your prescription.
Composition of Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet contains Benidipine 8 mg (as benidipine hydrochloride) tablet. It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine) class of medicines.
Uses of Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); helps reduce risk of cardiovascular complications such as stroke and heart attack when BP is controlled.
Key benefits
- Lowers high blood pressure
- Helps prevent stroke and heart attack risk by BP control
- Improves blood vessel relaxation
- Once-daily BP management
How Beniflo 8 mg Tablet works
Benidipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. It relaxes blood vessels by inhibiting calcium entry into vascular smooth muscle (and has multi-channel blocking activity on L-, N- and T-type calcium channels), lowering peripheral resistance and blood pressure.
How to take Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Take as prescribed by the physician. Usually taken once daily at the same time each day, with or without food; swallow tablet whole with water. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice.
Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.
Missed dose and overdose
If you miss a dose
Take the missed dose of Beniflo as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
If you take too much
Taking more Beniflo than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.
Side effects of Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Beniflo are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Headache
- dizziness
- flushing
- ankle swelling (peripheral edema)
- palpitations
- fatigue
- nausea
Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.
Safety advice for Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult doctor |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | Use with caution |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Monitor blood pressure regularly. Use with caution in liver impairment, severe aortic stenosis, heart failure, or low blood pressure. May cause dizziness—avoid driving/operating machinery if affected. Inform doctor if swelling of feet/ankles is troublesome. Not a substitute for lifestyle measures (diet, exercise, salt restriction).
Interactions with other medicines
Other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering),beta-blockers,diuretics,CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., clarithromycin, ketoconazole, ritonavir) may increase levels,grapefruit juice may increase levels,CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin) may reduce effect
How to store Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- AJANTA PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Antihypertensive
- Drug class:
- Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)
Substitutes for Beniflo 8 mg Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Benidipine 8 mg (as benidipine hydrochloride) tablet). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Beniflo 8 mg Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benistar 4 mg TabletElbrit LIfe Sciences | tablet · 10`S | ₹75 | 73% cheaper |
| Benistar 8 mg TabletElbrit LIfe Sciences | tablet · 10`S | ₹94 | 66% cheaper |
| Bengreat 8 mg TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 10`S | ₹109 | 61% cheaper |
| Benigold 8 mg TabletNEUCURE HEALTHCARE PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹150 | 46% cheaper |
| Inzit 8 mg TabletERIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹199 | 28% cheaper |
| Benidin 8 mg TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 15`S | ₹221 | 20% cheaper |
| Benitowa 8 TabletAKUMENTIS HEALTHCARE LTD | tablet · 15`S | ₹252 | 9% cheaper |
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Beniflo 8 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Beniflo 8 mg Tablet used for?
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure); helps reduce risk of cardiovascular complications such as stroke and heart attack when BP is controlled. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet contains Benidipine 8 mg (as benidipine hydrochloride) tablet. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
Take as prescribed by the physician. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Beniflo 8 mg Tablet work?
Benidipine is a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker.
Is Beniflo 8 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
No. Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is available over the counter (OTC), no prescription is required. However, it is always safer to consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.
What are the common side effects of Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Beniflo are Headache, dizziness, flushing, ankle swelling (peripheral edema), palpitations. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Beniflo 8 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult doctor Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Beniflo.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
Use with caution
What if I miss a dose of Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
Take the missed dose of Beniflo as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.
Is Beniflo 8 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
Benistar 4 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹75 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Beniflo 8 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet starts at ₹277 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 8 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Beniflo 8 mg Tablet?
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is manufactured by AJANTA PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Beniflo 8 mg Tablet delivered?
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Beniflo 8 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Benidipine 8 mg (as benidipine hydrochloride) tablet
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹277 (₹27.66 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Not required (OTC)
- Brand
- AJANTA PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- AJANTA PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Drug class
- Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 8 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Beniflo 8 mg Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- Manufacturer labeling, established medical literature on benidipine, standard drug references used in clinical practice
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Beniflo 8 mg Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.