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Herbesser SR Capsule: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Herbesser SR Capsule (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

CAPSULE

Strength

90mg SR

Manufacturer

Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 80 - 120

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What is Herbesser SR Capsule used for?

  • Stable Angina Pectoris (Angina / Seene mein dard)
  • Hypertension (High blood pressure / Bala fishaar)
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT — Tez dhadkan)
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How to take Herbesser SR Capsule?

Adult dose: 90mg SR once or twice daily (as prescribed)

Child dose: Not recommended without specialist guidance

Read full Dosage guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use in severe bradycardia (slow heart rate) or heart block
  • Avoid in acute MI with pulmonary congestion
  • Do not crush or chew SR capsule — swallow whole

Herbesser SR Capsule Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameHerbesser SR
Generic NameDiltiazem Hydrochloride
Strength90mg SR
FormCapsule
Drug ClassCalcium Channel Blocker (Non-dihydropyridine)
ManufacturerHighnoon Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 80 – 120 approx

2. What is Herbesser SR Capsule? (Herbesser SR kya hai)

Herbesser SR Capsule is manufactured by Highnoon Laboratories Ltd.. It contains Diltiazem Hydrochloride and belongs to the Calcium Channel Blocker (Non-dihydropyridine) class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Stable Angina Pectoris (Angina / Seene mein dard)
  • Hypertension (High blood pressure / Bala fishaar)
  • Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT — Tez dhadkan)
  • Rate control in Atrial Fibrillation (AF)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Adults jinhe doctor ne confirm karke yeh dawa prescribe ki ho
  • Patients jinhe is drug class se allergy nahi hai
  • Doctor ki parchi aur guidance ke sath

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • Agar Diltiazem ya is drug class se allergy ho
  • Doctor ki parchi ke baghair
  • Pregnancy / lactation mein bina doctor advice ke

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • 90mg SR once or twice daily (as prescribed)
  • Not recommended without specialist guidance
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Yaad aane par le lein. Agli dose qareeb ho to skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Doctor ki parchi ke mutabiq
  • Same time par daily lein
  • Khane ke sath ya baghair (packaging label check karein)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Doctor ki instructions ke mutabiq
  • Daily routine maintain karein

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Doctor ya pharmacist se confirm karein. Aam tor par food ke sath lena stomach irritation reduce karta hai jab tak packaging par alag instruction na ho.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use in severe bradycardia (slow heart rate) or heart block
  • Avoid in acute MI with pulmonary congestion
  • Do not crush or chew SR capsule — swallow whole
  • Use with caution in liver or kidney disease

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Below 30°C, away from moisture. Do not crush SR capsule.
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Bradycardia — slow heart rate (Dil ki dhadkan dhimi hona)
  • Dizziness (Chakkar)
  • Headache (Sar dard)
  • Ankle swelling (Paon mein sujan)
  • Flushing (Chehra laal hona)
  • Severe bradycardia or heart block
  • Severe hypotension (BP bahut gir jaana)
  • Heart failure exacerbation
  • Severe allergic reaction (rare)

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Beta-blockers — risk of bradycardia and heart block (use with caution)
  • Digoxin — digoxin levels may rise
  • Simvastatin — myopathy risk (limit statin dose)
  • Ciclosporin — increased levels
  • CYP3A4 inhibitors (ketoconazole) — diltiazem levels rise

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
  • Side effects jo zyada ho jayein ya naye symptoms peda hoon
  • Infection ya condition 3–5 din mein better na ho

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Tildiem SR CapsuleSanofiDiltiazem 90mg SR
Dilzem SR CapsuleGetz/VariousDiltiazem 90mg SR

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
Standard packRs. 80 – 120 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Herbesser SR kis kaam aata hai?

A: Herbesser SR (Diltiazem) angina, high blood pressure, aur dil ki tez/irregular dhadkan ke liye doctor prescribe karte hain.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 90mg SR aam tor par roz ek ya do dafa. SR capsule whole nigal lein — torna nahi.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Herbesser SR 90mg capsule approximately Rs. 80–120 per capsule.

Q: Kya Herbesser SR aur beta-blocker saath le sakte hain?

A: Sawdhani zaroori hai — dono milke dil ki dhadkan bahut dhimi kar sakte hain. Doctor ki hidayat ke baghair combination na karein.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: dhadkan dhimi hona, chakkar, sar dard, paon mein sujan. Dhadkan bahut slow ya BP gir jaaye to foran doctor se milein.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-04-09

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Herbesser SR kis kaam aata hai?

Herbesser SR (Diltiazem) angina, high blood pressure, aur dil ki tez/irregular dhadkan ke liye doctor prescribe karte hain.

Dose kitni hai?

90mg SR aam tor par roz ek ya do dafa. SR capsule whole nigal lein — torna nahi.

Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

Herbesser SR 90mg capsule approximately Rs. 80–120 per capsule.

Kya Herbesser SR aur beta-blocker saath le sakte hain?

Sawdhani zaroori hai — dono milke dil ki dhadkan bahut dhimi kar sakte hain. Doctor ki hidayat ke baghair combination na karein.

Nuksanat kya hain?

Common: dhadkan dhimi hona, chakkar, sar dard, paon mein sujan. Dhadkan bahut slow ya BP gir jaaye to foran doctor se milein.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.