Brand name: Adalat
Adalat is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) nifedipine. On this page you will find out more about Adalat, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: nifedipine
Over 65 years of age?
If you are over 65 years of age, there may be specific risks and recommendations for use of this medicine. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your pharmacist, doctor or health professional. For more information read our page on medication safety for older people.
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Adalat 10 mg film-coated tablet, 60
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
This leaflet may also be found inside the medicine package. It contains information on side effects, age restrictions and other useful data.
What this medicine is for
ADALAT 10 are indicated for the management of angina pectoris due to coronary heart disease, and for the treatment of hypertension.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance |
Round, film coated tablets in pink-grey colour marked with "A10" on one side and blank on the other.
Images are the copyright of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
20 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
60 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There are 3 types of pack available. You'll need to identify which type of pack you have in order to use this information.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 4 Years |
Pack type 2
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 4 Years |
Pack type 3
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Protect from Light |
| Life time | 4 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 October 2017
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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