Adalat
Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg and 30mg tablets, film-coated and modified-release, used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. A calcium channel blocker.
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Nifedipine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet; Modified-release tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 20 · 30mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Adalat on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Angina Pectoris
- Alternative names
- Adipine; Coracten
- Therapeutic class
- Calcium Channel Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
- Known off-label uses
- raynaud's phenomenon
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nifedipine; cardiogenic shock; ileostomy
- Precautions and warnings
- monitor hepatic function; may cause hypotension
- Minor side effects
- dizziness; headache; peripheral oedema
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; flushing; palpitations
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet; Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bayer
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; grapefruit; rifampicin
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; angina exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg and 30mg tablets, film-coated and modified-release, used in the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. A calcium channel blocker.
Mechanism of action
Works by blocking calcium influx into the smooth muscle of the heart and blood vessels. This action relaxes blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow to the heart muscle, relieving chest pain.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid use during pregnancy unless strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Adalat is the major brand of nifedipine, a medication widely used for the management of hypertension and angina pectoris. The same active ingredient is also sold under brand names such as Adipine and Coracten. It is manufactured as a tablet in strengths of 10, 20, and 30mg.
Buying Adalat online
Generic nifedipine, much of it made in India, is often significantly more affordable than the original Bayer brand, offering an accessible solution for expats and those living far from a well-stocked pharmacy.
Is Adalat the original brand?
Yes, Adalat is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine; what you receive is a generic with the same active ingredient (nifedipine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
How much does Adalat cost?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Adalat comes in 10, 20 and 30mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
Is Adalat sold under other names?
Other brands of nifedipine include Adipine and Coracten. On Yasabai the same ingredient comes as Procardia.
What conditions is Adalat used for?
Adalat contains nifedipine, used for hypertension and angina pectoris. Nifedipine works by blocking calcium influx into the smooth muscle of the heart and blood vessels.
How quickly does Adalat work?
Nifedipine usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes, and its effect lasts about 8 to 12 hours. The exact timing differs between people.
Does Adalat have side effects?
Yes. The common side effects of nifedipine are dizziness, headache and peripheral oedema. Less common ones include tachycardia, flushing and palpitations. Serious but less common side effects include anaphylaxis and angina exacerbation, which need urgent medical attention.
Is it OK to drink alcohol while taking Adalat?
Alcohol can interact with nifedipine, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Adalat. It can also interact with grapefruit and rifampicin.
Is Adalat available over the counter in Thailand?
Yes. In Thailand nifedipine is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Adalat delivered in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Adalat is the originator brand name, made by Bayer. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bayer and do not ship the original Adalat.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Nifedipine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.