Amlodipine Normon is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain known as angina.
Each tablet contains 5 mg of amlodipine (as besilate).
Other ingredients include microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate, sodium carboxymethyl potato starch, and magnesium stearate.
Amlodipine Normon is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain known as angina, including Prinzmetal’s or variant angina.
In hypertension, this medication works by widening blood vessels, which allows blood to flow more easily. In patients with angina, Amlodipine improves blood supply to the heart muscle, helping the heart receive more oxygen and thereby preventing chest pain. This medication is not intended for rapid relief of angina attacks.
The medication should always be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. If unsure, consult your healthcare provider.
The usual starting dose is 5 mg once daily. The dose may be increased up to 10 mg once daily.
Amlodipine Normon can be taken with or without food, but it should be taken at the same time every day with a glass of water. Avoid taking it with grapefruit juice.
For children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years, the recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg once daily. The maximum recommended dose is 5 mg once daily.
A 2.5 mg tablet is currently not available, and a 2.5 mg dose cannot be obtained by splitting a 5 mg tablet because these tablets are not scored for even splitting.
It is important not to stop taking the tablets abruptly. There is no need to wait for a doctor’s visit before finishing the tablets in the package.
The safety of amlodipine during pregnancy has not been established. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before taking Amlodipine Normon.
Amlodipine passes into breast milk in small amounts. Consult your doctor before taking Amlodipine Normon if you are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication.
Amlodipine Normon may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. If you experience nausea, dizziness, fatigue, or headache, do not drive or operate machinery and seek medical advice immediately.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the box (the expiry date refers to the last day of that month).
Store below 25°C in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
