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Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
Cilnidipine (20mg)
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Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet is used for treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated October 2026
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Key details
Salt: Cilnidipine (20mg)
Available variants: tablet 20 mg 10`S
Best price: ₹176 (₹17.63 per tablet)
MRP: ₹186
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: ALKEM LAB
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Composition of Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet contains Cilnidipine (20mg). It belongs to the Calcium channel blocker class of medicines.
Uses of Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Benefits of Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
- In High blood pressure
- Cilnikem relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years.
- In Angina
- Cilnikem widens the vessels that supply the heart and eases its workload, so you get fewer episodes of chest pain and can do more before pain comes on.
How Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet works
Cilnikem 20 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker. It works by relaxing blood vessels which makes the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body.
How to take Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cilnikem 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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
If you miss a dose of Cilnikem 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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 Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
Most side effects of Cilnikem are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Fatigue Ankle swelling Sleepiness Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Headache Nausea Dizziness Palpitations Edema (swelling) Abdominal pain
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- No information is available on the use of Cilnikem 20 Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCAUTION
- May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Cilnikem 20 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Cilnikem 20 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Ankle swelling is the commonest reason people stop this medicine — tell your doctor, as there are ways to manage it. Tell your doctor if your chest pain becomes more frequent or more severe after starting. Swollen, tender or overgrown gums should be reported; good brushing and regular dental care reduce the risk.
Do not take Cilnikem 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
Grapefruit juice raises the level of some of these medicines in the blood — avoid it. Tell your doctor about other blood pressure medicines, and about simvastatin in particular.
How to store Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Quick tips for Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet
- Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.
- A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Cilnikem 20 Tablet.
- To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
- It can cause ankle or foot swelling.
- To reduce the swelling, raise your legs while you are sitting down.
- Talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
- Cilnikem 20 Tablet may cause dizziness.
- Do not drive or perform any activity that requires mental focus until you know how Cilnikem 20 Tablet affects you.
Related lab tests
People taking Cilnikem are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class:
- CARDIAC
- Drug class:
- Calcium channel blocker
- Chemical class:
- Dihydropyridine carboxylic acid derivative
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| Torcilin 20 mg TabletTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 10`S | ₹156 | 12% cheaper |
| Rancil 20 mg TabletSUN PHARMA 2 | tablet · 10`S | ₹174 | 2% cheaper |
| Cilidin 20 mg TabletLLOYD HEALTHCARE | tablet · 15`S | ₹187 | 6% more |
| Twincal 20 mg TabletZYDUS HEALTHCARE PHARMA | tablet · 10`S | ₹206 | 17% more |
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Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet FAQs
What is Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet used for?
Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of 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 are the benefits of Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
High blood pressure: Cilnikem relaxes the muscle in the walls of your arteries so blood flows with less pressure. Keeping blood pressure down protects you from stroke, heart attack and kidney damage over the years. It is also used for angina.
What is the salt in Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet contains Cilnidipine (20mg). 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 Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet work?
Cilnikem 20 Tablet is a calcium channel blocker.
Is Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Cilnikem 20 mg 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 Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Cilnikem are Fatigue Ankle swelling Sleepiness Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) Headache Nausea Dizziness Palpitations Edema (swelling) Abdominal pain. 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 Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before taking Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Cilnikem.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet.
What if I miss a dose of Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Cilnikem 20 Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet habit forming?
No. Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
Cilapress 20 mg Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹69 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 Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet starts at ₹176 (MRP ₹186) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 20 mg 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet?
Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet is manufactured by ALKEM LAB. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet delivered?
Cilnikem 20 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.
Cilnikem 20 mg Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cilnidipine (20mg)
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹176 (₹17.63 per tablet)
- MRP
- ₹186
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- ALKEM LAB
- Manufacturer
- ALKEM LAB
- Therapeutic class
- CARDIAC
- Drug class
- Calcium channel blocker
- Chemical class
- Dihydropyridine carboxylic acid derivative
- Action class
- Calcium Channel Blockers- Dihydropyridines (DHP)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 20 mg 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- 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 Cilnikem 20 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.