What is Amlong called in the United Arab Emirates?
Amlong contains amlodipine. In the United Arab Emirates the same medicine is sold as Norvasc.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
| Brand | Country | Active ingredient | Common strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amlong Pending verification | India | amlodipine C08CA01 | 5 mg tablet, 10 mg tablet |
| Norvasc Pending verification | United Arab Emirates | amlodipine C08CA01 | 5 mg tablet, 10 mg tablet |
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions
What is Amlong called in the United Arab Emirates?
Amlong contains amlodipine. In the United Arab Emirates the same medicine is sold as Norvasc.
Is Norvasc exactly the same as Amlong?
Both contain amlodipine (ATC C08CA01). Strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ, so compare the packs and ask a pharmacist.
What strengths of amlodipine are common in the United Arab Emirates?
Common forms include 5 mg tablet, 10 mg tablet. Check the label, because local packs may differ from the one you have.
