Amlong 5 vs Cilacar 10: price, salt & differences
Amlong 5 is amlodipine 5 mg, the most widely used calcium-channel blocker for blood pressure – cheap, proven and once daily, but it often causes ankle swelling. Cilacar 10 is cilnidipine 10 mg, a newer member of the same class that also calms nerve signals to the heart, so it causes less ankle swelling and does not raise heart rate as much; it costs far more at ₹16.09 per tablet versus ₹2.68. Doctors usually start with amlodipine and move to cilnidipine if swelling is a problem – ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Cilacar 10
Cilnidipine 10 mg · J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
MRP ₹241.28 for 15
₹16.09 / tablet
Cilnidipine 10 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Amlong 5 | Cilacar 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Amlodipine | Cilnidipine |
| Strength | 5 mg | 10 mg |
| Manufacturer | Micro Labs Ltd | J B Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Pack size | 30 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹80.51 for 30 tablets | ₹241.28 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹2.68 per tablet | ₹16.09 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | High blood pressure (hypertension). | High blood pressure (hypertension), alone or with other BP tablets. |
| Who it suits / key caution | High blood pressure or angina; works well in older adults. Ankle swelling and flushing are the main side effects. | High blood pressure where amlodipine caused ankle swelling, or with fast heart rate. Newer and costlier; less swelling in most people. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Amlong 5 और Cilacar 10 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों BP की calcium-channel blocker दवाएँ हैं – Amlong 5 में amlodipine 5 mg (सस्ती, पुरानी, पैरों में सूजन कर सकती है), Cilacar 10 में cilnidipine 10 mg (नई, सूजन कम, कीमत ज़्यादा)। Amlong 5 ₹80.51 (30 tablets), Cilacar 10 ₹241.28 (15 tablets)।
Is cilnidipine better than amlodipine?
Not for lowering BP itself – both work well. Cilnidipine causes less ankle swelling and less reflex fast heartbeat, which matters for some patients. Amlodipine has decades of outcome data.
Why do my ankles swell on amlodipine?
Amlodipine widens small arteries more than veins, so fluid leaks into the ankles. It is harmless but uncomfortable; cilnidipine or a lower dose may help – ask your doctor.
Which is better with a fast pulse?
Cilnidipine, because it blocks the nerve-driven rise in heart rate that amlodipine can trigger.
Which is cheaper?
Amlong 5 at ₹2.68 per tablet, with an NPPA ceiling of ₹2.56 per 1 tablet, is far cheaper than Cilacar 10 at ₹16.09. Jan Aushadhi amlodipine 5 is ₹5.16 for 10 tablets (₹0.52 per tablet); cilnidipine 10 is ₹15.47 for 10 tablets (₹1.55 per tablet).
Can I take both together?
No – they are the same class. If one is not enough, doctors add a different class (ARB, diuretic) rather than a second calcium-channel blocker.
Sources
- NHS – Amlodipine (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Amlodipine (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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