Gericard: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gericard Benefits & Uses

Gericard is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)
Angina

Gericard Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25- 50 mg)/tablet
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Amlodipine (5 mg) Atenolol (25 mg)/tablet

Gericard Related Warnings

Is the use of Gericard safe for pregnant women?

Gericard may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gericard again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Gericard safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Gericard. Immediately discontinue Gericard if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gericard on the Kidneys?

Gericard rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gericard on the Liver?

Gericard can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Gericard on the Heart?

Gericard may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Gericard with Other Drugs

Gericard should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Itraconazole

Tizanidine

Ampicillin

Clonidine

Moderate

Clotrimazole

Clarithromycin

Gericard Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gericard unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gericard

Is this Gericard habit forming or addictive?

Gericard does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gericard can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gericard is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Gericard cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gericard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gericard

You can take Gericard with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gericard

Consumption of alcohol and Gericard together may have severe effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Gericard

Question over 4 years ago

Can i take Gericard with seafood ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take it with seafood safely if you are not allergic to seafood. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that Gericard has shown very strong interaction with grapefruit juice hence you are highly recommended to avoid grapefruit juice with this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Gericard?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Gericard is safe to take a long time, even for the rest of life. In fact, it works well I you take it for a long time.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Gericard with telmisatan?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gericard can be taken with telmisartan. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of Gericard and telmisartan is available in the market which is used for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Gericard along with ibuprofen?

Yes, Gericard can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take [Mediciine]?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Gericard comes in form of a tablet and ideally, it should be taken by mouth once daily as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or without food at any time of the day. Precautions must be taken in patients with liver disease, diabetes, and hypothyroidism.