Patient Leaflet Updated 20-Mar-2026 | Ipca Laboratories UK Ltd
Propranolol Tablets
Propranolol 10mg film-coated tablets
Propranolol 40mg film-coated tablets
propranolol hydrochloride
1. What Propranolol is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you take Propranolol
3. How to take Propranolol
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Propranolol
6. Contents of the pack and other information
The name of your medicine is Propranolol. The active ingredient is propranolol. Propranolol is produced as film-coated tablets in two different strengths. Each tablet contains 10 mg or 40 mg of propranolol hydrochloride.
Propranolol is one of a group of drugs called beta-blockers. It has effects on the heart and circulation and also on other parts of the body.
Propranolol can be used for many conditions including:
If you have ever had asthma or wheezing, do not take your Propranolol. Go back to your doctor or pharmacist.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Propranolol
Propranolol should also not be taken by people with heart failure which is not under control or people with certain other conditions such as heart block, very slow or very irregular heartbeats, very low blood pressure or very poor circulation. It should also not be taken by people who are fasting or have been fasting recently, people who have phaeochromocytoma (high blood pressure due to a tumour usually near the kidney) which is not being treated or by people who have metabolic acidosis or a particular type of chest pain called Prinzmetal’s angina. Your doctor will know about these conditions. If you have one of these conditions, make sure your doctor knows about it before you take Propranolol.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Propranolol if you:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. Propranolol can interfere with the action of some other drugs and some drugs can have an effect on your medicine. The drugs which can cause some problems when taken together with your medicine are:
If you are taking clonidine (for hypertension or migraine) and Propranolol together, you must not stop taking clonidine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If it becomes necessary for you to stop taking clonidine, your doctor will give you careful instructions on how to do it.
Alcohol may affect how this medicine works.
If you go into hospital to have an operation, tell the anaesthetist or the medical staff that you are taking Propranolol.
Your medicine is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or to operate machinery. However, some people may occasionally feel dizzy or tired when taking propranolol . If this happens to you, ask your doctor for advice.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Propranolol contains lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product.
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Propranolol should be swallowed with a drink of water
Your doctor will have decided how many propranolol tablets you need to take each day depending on your condition. Follow your doctor’s instructions about when and how to take your tablets. Please read the label on the carton. This will also tell you how many tablets to take and when you should take them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The following table shows the recommended total daily dosages for an adult:
Hypertension (high blood pressure) 160 mg to 320 mg
Angina (chest pains) 120 mg to 240 mg
Arrythmias (disorders of heart rhythm)* 30 mg to 160 mg
Protection of the heart after a heart attack 160 mg
Prevention of migraine*80 mg to 160 mg
Essential tremor 80 mg to 160 mg
Anxiety 40 mg to 120 mg
Certain thyroid conditions (such as thyrotoxicosis)* 30 mg to 160 mg
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thickened heart muscle) 30 mg to 160 mg
Phaeochromocytoma* 30 mg to 60 mg
Bleeding in the oesophagus caused by high blood pressure in the liver 80 mg to 160 mg
*Under some circumstances , Propranolol can be used to treat children with these conditions. The dosage will be adjusted by the doctor according to the child’s age or weight.
Elderly people may be started on a lower dose.
The score line is not intended for breaking the tablet.
Propranolol is severely toxic if used in overdose. If you have accidently taken more than the prescribed dose or are experiencing symptoms of overdose, you should urgently seek medical attention.
If you accidentally take an overdose of your medicine, either call your doctor straight away, or go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Always take any remaining tablets, the container and the label with you, so that the medicine can be identified.
If you forget to take your medicine, take your dose when you remember, and then take your next dose at the usual time. Don’t take two doses at the same time. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to your doctor first. In some cases, it may be necessary to stop taking the medicine gradually.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
Do not be alarmed by this list of possible events. You may not have any of them.
If you get any other undesirable events or if you think your medicine is causing any problems, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton and blister foil. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
This medicinal product does not require any special storage condition.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. This will help to protect the environment.
If your doctor decides to stop treatment, return any leftover tablets to your pharmacist. Only keep them if the doctor tells you to.
The active ingredient is propranolol. Propranolol is produced as film-coated tablets in two different strengths. Each tablet contains 10mg or 40mg of propranolol hydrochloride.
Your medicine also contains the following inactive ingredients:
Core : Lactose monohydrate , Carmellose calcium, Povidone (PVP K-30), Magnesium stearate Coating : HPMC 2910/Hypromellose , Titanium Dioxide , Glycerin
Propranolol 10mg film-coated tablets : White to off-white, circular, biconvex film coated tablets debossed with “UI” on one side and break line on the other side
Propranolol 40mg film-coated tablets : White to off-white, circular, biconvex film coated tablets debossed with “UII” on one side and break line on the other side
Propranolol 10mg and 40mg film-coated tablets are supplied in PVDC/PVC and Aluminium Blister with pack sizes of 14’s, 28’s, 56’s and 84’s.
This leaflet was last revised in 12/2024
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