Calcigard Retard 20mg Tablet

Rx
  • Fast Delivery
  • Muslim-Friendly
  • FDA Approved
  • Secure Payment
Save: RM2.30   25% OFF
Earn 7 Points on this item (Log in or register to earn upon delivery)
🎟️ Available Vouchers
ELEVEN11
RM11 OFF
Min Spend RM350.00
Valid till: 11 Nov 2026
ELEVEN7
RM7 OFF
Min Spend RM250.00
Valid till: 11 Nov 2026
ELEVEN3
RM3 OFF
Min Spend RM120.00
Valid till: 11 Nov 2026
DELIVERY5
RM5 OFF
Min Spend RM120.00

Click a voucher to copy the code. Automatically applied at checkout if conditions are met.

Prescription Required

Complete your checkout to get your prescription approved. A doctor will contact you within 30 minute(s) after payment.
Have questions? Chat with us on WhatsApp
Dr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin Awang
Reviewed byDr. Mohd Izzat Amir Bin AwangDoctor of Medicine (MD), University of Mansoura - Manchester
Dr. Adeline Carol Peters
Written byDr. Adeline Carol PetersBachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)

Last updated:

Overview

Calcigard Retard 20mg Tablet is a prescription-only medicine (POM) that contains Nifedipine 20mg (retard/extended-release). It is supplied as a tablet and is dispensed in Malaysia only against a valid prescription issued by a registered doctor.

Under Malaysian rules for prescription medicines, this page carries product, safety and handling information only. Your doctor or pharmacist will explain whether this medicine is suitable for you, the dose you should take, and how long you should take it.

On DoctorOnCall, Calcigard Retard 20mg Tablet is reviewed by a licensed doctor through an online consultation and dispensed by a registered pharmacist before delivery. Always follow the instructions on your prescription label and the package insert supplied with the product, and do not share this medicine with anyone else.

Directions for Use

Swallow Calcigard Retard 20mg Tablet tablets whole with a glass of water – do not crush, split, or chew the tablet, as this destroys the extended-release mechanism and can cause the full dose to be released at once, increasing the risk of a sudden, excessive drop in blood pressure. Take it at about the same times each day, with or without food.

Dosage

The usual starting dose of Calcigard Retard 20mg Tablet is 20mg twice daily, adjusted by your doctor based on your blood pressure response, up to the maximum dose appropriate for the retard formulation. Your doctor will determine the right dose and any additional blood pressure medicines needed for your condition.

Storage Instructions

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Side Effects

  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Swelling in the ankles or feet
  • Headache
  • Flushing (warmth or redness in face)
  • Nausea
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to nifedipine or other dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Unstable angina or within one month of a heart attack
  • Severe aortic stenosis

Drug / Food Interactions

  • Grapefruit juice significantly increases nifedipine blood levels and should be avoided
  • Other blood pressure medicines or beta-blockers may have an additive blood-pressure-lowering effect – your doctor will monitor this if combined
  • Rifampicin reduces nifedipine levels through enzyme induction, potentially reducing its effectiveness
  • Phenytoin may reduce nifedipine levels, while nifedipine may affect phenytoin levels

Quick Tips

  • Always swallow the tablet whole – never crush, split, or chew it
  • Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking this medicine
  • Monitor your blood pressure regularly as advised by your doctor
  • Do not stop this medicine suddenly without medical advice

Ingredients / Active Ingredients

  • Nifedipine 20mg (retard/extended-release)

Safety Advice

Pregnancy

Safe If Prescribed

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor after careful evaluation.

Breastfeeding

Limited Data

Limited data on excretion in breast milk. Consult a doctor before use.

Kidney

Generally Safe

Generally safe, but caution may be required in some patients.

Liver

Use With Care

Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.

Alcohol

Use With Care

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.

Driving

Use With Care

Use caution while driving until you know how this medicine affects you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Specifications

BrandTorrent Pharma
ManufacturerTorrent Pharma
ClassificationPrescription medicine
Ingredients / Active IngredientsNifedipine
Pack Size10s
Shelf LifeUse this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.

Customer Reviews

Be the first to review this product.

Confirm Action
×

Are you sure?

×
×