GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6: price, uses & cheaper substitutes
Prescription required (Schedule H)
GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 contains Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) 2.6 mg (sustained release). Listed MRP is ₹313.78 for 30 (₹10.46 per tablet).
The lowest listed price for the same salt is ₹1.56 per tablet.
- MRP
- ₹313.78
- ₹ / tablet
- ₹10.46
- Pack
- 30
- Manufacturer
- Abbott
Same-salt cheaper options
| Brand | Manufacturer | Pack | MRP | ₹ / tablet | As on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyceryl Trinitrate Controlled Release Tablets 2.6mg (Nitroglycerin Controlled Release Tablets)Jan Aushadhi | Jan Aushadhi (PMBJP) | 30 | ₹46.88 | ₹1.56 | 19 October 2026 |
| Nitro-G 2.6 | Knoll Pharmaceuticals Ltd | 30 | ₹180.00 | ₹6.00 | 19 October 2026 |
| Nitrolong 2.6 | Mankind Pharma Ltd | 30 | ₹251.96 | ₹8.40 | 19 October 2026 |
| Angiwell 2.6 | Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd | 30 | ₹271.13 | ₹9.04 | 19 October 2026 |
| GTN Sorbitrate CR 2.6 | Abbott | 30 | ₹313.78 | ₹10.46 | 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 Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) 2.6 mg (sustained release) brands, safety and side effects
What Nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) 2.6 mg (sustained release) is used for
- Preventing angina attacks (chest pain from narrowed heart arteries) – the sustained-release tablet is taken regularly, not for an attack that has already started.
- Long-term treatment of chronic stable angina alongside aspirin, statins and beta blockers.
- Sometimes used after a heart attack or in heart failure to reduce the heart's workload, under a cardiologist.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nitrocontin 2.6 used for?
Nitrocontin 2.6 is a controlled-release nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate) tablet. It is taken regularly to prevent angina attacks by relaxing the heart's blood vessels and reducing its workload.
Can I take Nitrocontin during a chest pain attack?
No. The sustained-release tablet works slowly and is for prevention. For an attack, use the fast-acting sublingual GTN tablet or spray your doctor prescribed, and call for emergency help if pain does not settle after the second dose.
Nitrocontin vs Sorbitrate – what is the difference?
Nitrocontin contains nitroglycerin in a slow-release form for regular use. Plain Sorbitrate is isosorbide dinitrate, a related nitrate often used under the tongue for quick relief; GTN Sorbitrate CR is the slow-release nitroglycerin version. Your cardiologist decides which you need.
Why does Nitrocontin cause headaches?
Nitrates widen blood vessels, including those in the head, which causes headache in the first days. It usually fades as your body adjusts; paracetamol can help. Tell your doctor if it is severe or persistent.
Sources
- Tata 1mg product page (MRP as listed) (19 October 2026)
- NHS – How and when to take glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Nitroglycerin sublingual (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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