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Adult dosage for Procardia (nifedipine) is:
# For regular (short-acting) oral dosage form (capsules):
* For high blood pressure or angina (chest pain):
o Adults and teenagers—10 milligrams (mg) three times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
o Children—Dose must be determined by your doctor.
# For long-acting oral dosage form (extended-release tablets):
* For high blood pressure or angina (chest pain):
o Adults and teenagers:
+ For Adalat CC , Adalat XL or Procardia XL : 30 or 60 mg once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
+ For Adalat PA : 10 or 20 mg two times a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed.
