More information on nifedipine

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The table below provides information on whether liquid, soluble or other methods of taking the medicine are available for commonly prescribed medicines which are available as tablets and capsules in the UK. In many cases a liquid medicine may be available if it is 'specially' made up either by your pharmacist or a specialist company. If your medicine is stated as not being available as a liquid then ask your pharmacist.

  • Name nifedipine 
  • Brand name nifedipine, adalat, adalat la, adipine mr cardilate mr coracten sr, coracten xl various others 
  • Liquid strengths or recommended dose  
  • Usual solid dosage form capsules 
  • Available as a liquid? no 
  • Is the liquid medicine sugar free?  
  • Dissolve directly in the mouth  
  • Avaiable as soluble tablets? no 
  • Sub-lingual  
  • Specially coated? some 
  • Available as other formulations? no 
  • Note  
  • Modified release yes 
  • Film coated  
  • Enteric coated  
  • Sugar coated  
  • Generic drug nifedipine 
  • Advice needed from pharmacist some 
  • Safe or appropriate to crush NO 
  • Origin  
  • Prohibited  
List last updated : 18 May 2012