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Cilacar 5 Tablet
Cilnidipine 5 mg
Cilacar 5 Tablet is used for hypertension (high blood pressure).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹132₹8.81 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Cilnidipine 5 mg
Available variants: tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet
Best price: ₹132 (₹8.81 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: JB CHEMICALS
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
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A substitute contains the same active ingredient (salt), in the same strength, as Cilacar 5 Tablet. The medicine inside is the same — the brand name, manufacturer and price are what differ.
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 Cilacar 5 Tablet
Cilacar 5 Tablet contains Cilnidipine 5 mg. It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine; L/N-type blocker) class of medicines.
Uses of Cilacar 5 Tablet
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Key benefits
- Controls high blood pressure
- Helps reduce cardiovascular risk with BP control
- Improves blood vessel relaxation
- Suitable for dose titration in hypertension
How Cilacar 5 Tablet works
Cilnidipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels via L-type calcium channel blockade. Its N-type calcium channel blockade may reduce sympathetic overactivity and help control BP.
How to take Cilacar 5 Tablet
Take once daily as prescribed, at the same time each day. May be taken with or without food. Continue regularly even if you feel well; monitor BP.
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 it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.
If you take too much
An overdose of this medicine can cause a severe fall in blood pressure and a dangerously slow or irregular heartbeat. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.
Side effects of Cilacar 5 Tablet
Most side effects of Cilacar are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Dizziness
- headache
- flushing
- ankle swelling
- fatigue
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 Cilacar 5 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Consult doctor |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Use with caution |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
May cause low blood pressure and dizziness; be cautious while driving. Use caution in liver disease and in elderly patients. Tell your doctor about heart problems and all medicines you take.
Do not take Cilacar if
Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with very low blood pressure or with severe narrowing of the aortic valve.
Interactions with other medicines
Other antihypertensives (additive BP lowering), CYP3A4 inhibitors (macrolides, azoles) increase levels, CYP3A4 inducers (rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine) reduce effect, grapefruit juice may increase levels
How to store Cilacar 5 Tablet
Store below 25°C, protected from moisture and direct light.
Expert advice for Cilacar 5 Tablet
Raising your legs when sitting, and reducing salt, helps with ankle swelling. Do not stop suddenly without asking your doctor.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- JB CHEMICALS
- Therapeutic class:
- Antihypertensive
- Drug class:
- Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine; L/N-type blocker)
Substitutes for Cilacar 5 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Cilnidipine 5 mg). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Cilacar 5 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cilapress 5 mg TabletLIVIDUS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD.` | tablet · 10`S | ₹35 | 74% cheaper |
| Cilniblu 5 TabletBlue Cross Laboratories Pvt Ltd | tablet · 15`S | ₹37 | 72% cheaper |
| Cilbest 5 mg TabletBALINT PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹38 | 72% cheaper |
| Cilniright 5 mg TabletCELERA PHARMA PRVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹42 | 68% cheaper |
| Lndip 5 mg TabletFUSION HEALTH CARE | tablet · 10`S | ₹48 | 64% cheaper |
| Cilblock 5 mg TabletXYRIS LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD | tablet · 10`S | ₹56 | 57% cheaper |
| Torcilin 5 mg TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹73 | 44% cheaper |
| Cilnikem 5 mg TabletALKEM LAB | tablet · 10`S | ₹76 | 43% cheaper |
| Cilnigreat-5 mg TabletSANZ PHARMACEUTICALS | tablet · 15`S | ₹83 | 37% cheaper |
| Ciladuo 5 mg TabletAbbott Healthcare Pvt Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹91 | 31% cheaper |
| Cilidin 5 mg TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 15`S | ₹96 | 28% cheaper |
| Cilaheart 5 TabletMANKIND (PHARMA) | tablet · 15 Tablet | ₹98 | 25% cheaper |
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Cilacar 5 Tablet FAQs
What is Cilacar 5 Tablet used for?
Cilacar 5 Tablet is commonly used for Hypertension (high blood pressure). 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 Cilacar 5 Tablet?
Cilacar 5 Tablet contains Cilnidipine 5 mg. 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 Cilacar 5 Tablet?
Take once daily as prescribed, at the same time each day. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Cilacar 5 Tablet work?
Cilnidipine lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels via L-type calcium channel blockade.
Is Cilacar 5 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Cilacar 5 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Cilacar 5 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Cilacar are Dizziness, headache, flushing, ankle swelling, fatigue. 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 Cilacar 5 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult doctor Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cilacar.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cilacar 5 Tablet?
Use with caution
What if I miss a dose of Cilacar 5 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Cilacar 5 Tablet habit forming?
No. Cilacar 5 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Cilacar 5 Tablet?
Cilapress 5 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹35 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 Cilacar 5 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Cilacar 5 Tablet starts at ₹132 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Cilacar 5 Tablet?
Cilacar 5 Tablet is manufactured by JB CHEMICALS. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Cilacar 5 Tablet delivered?
Cilacar 5 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.
Cilacar 5 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cilnidipine 5 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹132 (₹8.81 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- JB CHEMICALS
- Manufacturer
- JB CHEMICALS
- Therapeutic class
- Antihypertensive
- Drug class
- Calcium channel blocker (dihydropyridine; L/N-type blocker)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 15 Tablet 15 Tablet, tablet 15 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Cilacar 5 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
- 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 Cilacar 5 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.