Cardizem CD™
Active ingredients: Diltiazem
Consumer medicine information
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What this medicine is used for
CARDIZEM CD is indicated for the treatment of hypertension. CARDIZEM CD is also indicated for the management of chronic stable angina (effort-associated angina) where there is no evidence of vasospastic or unstable angina. Since the safety and efficacy of CD capsules in the management of unstable or vasospastic angina have not been substantiated, use of this formulation for these indications is not recommended.
Source: ARTG
Storage conditions
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Source: ARTG
How to use this medicine
Non-composite pack
This medicine contains one component only.
Component
- Capsule, modified release
- Oral
- Size 0, blue opaque and light turquoise blue opaque hard gelatin capsule containing white to off-white beads.
Source: ARTG
Do I need a prescription?
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.
- 30 capsules
Source: ARTG
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) on 1 August 2026, under PBS item codes 1312C (Opens in new tab) and 14564M (Opens in new tab). Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your eligibility
Source: PBS
Reporting side effects
If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at Report an adverse event or safety problem (Opens in new tab)
Source: ARTG
Data sources
- Australian Health Thesaurus (AHT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Medicines Terminology (AMT) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 3 August 2026
- Medicines Information Pty Ltd (Opens in new tab) – Last updated on 4 March 2026
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