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

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

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

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
• 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 for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

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

• If there is an allergy to Diltiazem or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 90mg SR once or twice daily (as prescribed)

• Not recommended without specialist guidance

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

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

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

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.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Bradycardia — slow heart rate
• Dizziness (Chakkar)
• Headache (Sar dard)
• Ankle swelling
• 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
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Herbesser SR kis kaam aata hai?

A: Herbesser SR (Diltiazem) is prescribed by doctors for angina, high blood pressure, and rapid or irregular heartbeat.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 90mg SR is usually taken once or twice daily. Swallow the SR capsule whole — do not break it.

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: Caution is required — together they can slow the heartbeat dangerously. Do not combine without a doctor's guidance.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: slow heartbeat, dizziness, headache, ankle swelling. See a doctor immediately if the heartbeat becomes very slow or BP drops significantly.

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)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.