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What is the brand name of nifedipine in India?
Nifedipine is sold in India under multiple brand names, depending on the company and whether the product is an immediate-release or extended-release tablet. Commonly used brand names include Adalat and Nifedipine ER (extended-release) brands by various manufacturers.
Because brand names can vary by strength (5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, etc.) and by release type, the exact brand for your prescription may differ even if the active ingredient is the same.
What should you check on the strip to make sure it’s nifedipine?
To confirm you’re getting nifedipine (not a different calcium-channel blocker), look for:
- “Nifedipine” as the salt/active ingredient on the strip
- The strength (for example, 10 mg, 20 mg, or 30 mg)
- Release type:
- Immediate-release (often used more for shorter dosing intervals)
- Extended-release / controlled-release (often labeled ER/CR or similar)
Are Adalat and other brands the same medicine?
Yes—brands like Adalat typically contain nifedipine, but the dose and release profile can differ by product (and generics may come from different manufacturers). Patients should follow the exact product written on the prescription to match the intended dosing schedule.
If you tell me the strength, I can narrow it down
If you share the strength shown on your medicine strip (for example, 10 mg or 30 mg) and any label like “ER/CR,” I can tell you the most likely nifedipine brand category used in India for that formulation.