Amlodipine 10 mg is indicated for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) or certain types of chest pain, known as angina.
Each 10 mg Amlodipine Normon tablet contains 10 mg of the active ingredient amlodipine (as besilate).
Other excipients include: microcrystalline cellulose, anhydrous calcium hydrogen phosphate, sodium carboxymethyl potato starch (potato starch), and magnesium stearate.
Amlodipine Normon is used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) and certain types of chest pain called angina, including the less common Prinzmetal’s (variant) angina.
In hypertension, this medication dilates blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily through them. In patients with angina, Amlodipine Normon tablets improve blood supply to the heart muscle, allowing it to receive more oxygen and helping to prevent chest pain. This medication does not provide rapid relief of chest pain during an angina attack.
Always take the medication exactly as prescribed by a doctor or pharmacist. If unsure, consult your healthcare provider.
The initial dose is usually 5 mg once daily, which may be increased to 10 mg once daily if necessary.
The medication can be taken with or without food, but it should be taken at the same time each day with a glass of water.
Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking Amlodipine Normon.
For children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years, the recommended starting dose is 2.5 mg once daily, with a maximum dose of 5 mg daily.
The 2.5 mg dose is currently not available, and splitting the 5 mg tablets is not recommended because they are not designed to be divided into equal doses.
It is important not to stop taking the medication abruptly or before consulting a doctor.
The safety of amlodipine during pregnancy has not been established. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suspect pregnancy before starting the medication.
Amlodipine passes into breast milk in small amounts. Consult your doctor before using the medication during breastfeeding or if planning to breastfeed.
Always consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking any medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Amlodipine Normon may affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
If you experience symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, fatigue, or headache, do not drive or use machines and seek medical advice immediately.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use the medication after the expiry date stated on the package (the expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month).
Store below 25°C in the original packaging to protect from moisture.
