Enam 5: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
Enam 5 contains Enalapril 5 mg. Listed MRP is ₹59.53 for 15 (₹3.97 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹0.52 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹59.53
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹3.97
- Pack
- 15
- Manufacturer
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enalapril Tablets IP 5 mgJan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 10 | ₹5.16 | ₹0.52 | 19 October 2026 |
| BQL 5 | Zydus Cadila | 10 | ₹16.44 | ₹1.64 | 19 October 2026 |
| Enapril 5 | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 15 | ₹59.22 | ₹3.95 | 19 October 2026 |
| Nuril 5 | USV Private Limited | 10 | ₹39.48 | ₹3.95 | 19 October 2026 |
| Enam 5 | Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd | 15 | ₹59.53 | ₹3.97 | 19 October 2026 |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Same salt and strength only. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands. See all Enalapril 5 mg brands, safety and side effects
What Enalapril 5 mg is used for
- High blood pressure.
- Heart failure – reduces symptoms and hospital admissions.
- Protecting the kidneys in diabetes (diabetic nephropathy).
- Preventing worsening of heart function after a heart attack.
Frequently asked questions
When should I take Envas 5?
At the same time each day, once or twice daily as prescribed. Your doctor may suggest the first dose at bedtime because of dizziness; after that, morning is usual.
Why do I have a dry cough on Envas?
A persistent dry cough is a classic side effect of ACE inhibitors such as enalapril. If it bothers you, your doctor can switch you to an ARB like telmisartan or losartan.
Envas 5 vs Envas 2.5 – what is the difference?
Only the strength. Doctors often start with 2.5 mg, especially in heart failure or older people, and move up to 5 mg or more once blood pressure and kidney tests allow.
Can I take Envas 5 with alcohol?
Keep it minimal. Alcohol adds to the blood pressure drop and dizziness.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – Enalapril (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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This page is general information, not medical advice. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without asking a doctor or pharmacist. Terms