Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER

Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER is an extended-release tablet that contains 5 mg of felodipine in each tablet. It belongs to the calcium channel blocker class and is used to help lower high blood pressure. By easing blood vessel tightness, Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER can make it easier for blood to flow and may reduce the workload on the heart.

How it works: Felodipine in Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER relaxes and widens blood vessels by blocking calcium entry into the muscle cells of the vessel wall. Because this is an extended-release tablet, it releases the medicine gradually over time to support steadier blood pressure control.

Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER is the mid-strength option among the Felogard tablets we sell, sitting between Felogard 2.5 mg Tablet ER and Felogard 10 mg Tablet ER. Doctors may choose Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER when a lower dose is not enough, but a higher dose is not yet needed, or when a patient needs a balanced step in treatment with extended-release delivery.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• Helps reduce strain on the heart
• May lower the risk tied to uncontrolled hypertension
• Used as prescribed for ongoing blood pressure management

• Swallow Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep blood levels steady.
• You may take it with or without food, but avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
• Stand up slowly after taking it, especially when starting treatment, because it can cause dizziness.
• Follow your prescriber’s directions exactly; do not change the dose on your own.

Each Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER provides 5 mg of felodipine in an extended-release form. Depending on your response, a doctor may prescribe it once daily and may adjust the amount over time; the maximum daily dose should only be set by the prescriber. This 5 mg strength is not a self-start dose for everyone, so your doctor decides whether it is the right fit for you.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Felodipine may include:

• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Headache
• Flushing or feeling warm
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Nausea
• Mild tiredness

• Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER can cause low blood pressure, so use caution when standing up quickly.
• Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice because they can raise felodipine levels and increase side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, recent heart attack, liver disease, or swelling before using this strength.
• Use caution with alcohol, which may worsen dizziness or flushing.
• Do not use this medicine to treat a sudden blood pressure emergency; it is for ongoing control.
• Let your clinician know if you are taking another blood pressure medicine, especially one that can also lower heart rate or pressure.
• If you develop new or worse chest pain after starting Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER, seek medical advice right away.

• Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
• Other blood pressure medicines
• Certain heart medicines such as beta blockers or digoxin
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors or inducers, including some antibiotics, antifungals, HIV medicines, and seizure medicines

Store Felogard 5 mg Tablet ER in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.