Description:

DILCONTIN® XL 90 CONTINUSTM is a white film coated round tablet marked with ‘DXL’ on one side and ‘90’ on the other side, contains 90 mg of Diltiazem Hydrochloride USP in a CONTINUSTM controlled release system.

Indications: DILCONTIN® XL is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Dosage and administration: Adults: For patients new to diltiazem therapy, the usual starting dose Is 120 mg tablet daily. However, patients on polytherapy and those on other vasodilators like nitrate and hydralazine are usually started on a lower strength DILCONTIN® XL 90 CONTINUSTM tablets. Children: Not recommended.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, bradycardia (heart rate < 50 beats/min.), hypotension (less than 90mm Hg systolic) second or third degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome, decompensated cardiac failure.

Warnings & Precautions: The product should be used with caution in patients with reduced left ventricular function. Patients with mild bradycardia, first degree atrioventricular block or prolonged PR interval should be observed closely.

Pregnancy & Lactation: Category C. Storage: Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation: Box of 30 tablets (3 x 10’s alu-alu strip).