Met XL H 50 Tablet is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It helps to control blood pressure when a single medication is not effective. It also helps to reduce chances of any future heart attack and stroke. Early treatment with this medicine improves chances of survival in patients of heart attack.

Met XL H 50 Tablet is a combination of antihypertensive and diuretic medicines.

Uses of Met XL H Tablet XL

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Benefits of Met XL H Tablet XL

In Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Met XL H 50 Tablet works by blocking the effects of some chemicals on your heart and blood vessels. It slows down your heart rate and helps the heart beat with less force. Additionally, it eliminates excess water from the body and increases urine output. This lowers your blood pressure and helps in reducing your risk of having a stroke, a heart attack, other heart problems, or kidney problems in the future. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective, so keep taking it even if you feel well. Do not stop without talking to your doctor.

Side effects of Met XL H Tablet XL

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Met XL H

Fatigue
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use Met XL H Tablet XL

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Met XL H 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Met XL H 50 Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Met XL H 50 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Met XL H 50 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Met XL H 50 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Met XL H 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL H 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Met XL H 50 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Met XL H 50 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL H 50 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Met XL H Tablet XL?

If you miss a dose of Met XL H 50 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Met XL H 50 Tablet

₹11.5/Tablet XL

Metonce H 50mg/12.5 mg Tablet XL

MSN Laboratories

₹6.5/tablet xl

43% cheaper

Metolet H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet XL

Ikon Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹7.45/tablet xl

35% cheaper

Metapro H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet XL

Micro Labs Ltd

₹8.9/tablet xl

23% cheaper

Myoprol H 50mg/12.5mg Tablet XL

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹5.1/tablet xl

56% cheaper

Quick tips

Met XL H Tablet XL

It is a combination of two blood pressure lowering medications used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Do not stop taking Met XL H 50 Tablet suddenly as it can cause your blood pressure to rise suddenly thereby increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
It may cause dizziness. If this happens to you, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It can hide symptoms of low blood sugar if you're diabetic. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.
Met XL H 50 Tablet may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.

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Patient concerns

my doctor suggest me to take METXL T for hypertension but it is not available now , please suggest me any other substitute of this medicine

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

there is no such medicinemet xl is there do u want that

Diabetic from 5 years, was under control with Met-500,G-1,Piag-15. then Piag was banned,so medicine switched to Met-500 Gil-2, but no glucose control. Now suggest medicine, preferably no insulin, NB. I was being suggested Gliptin with met,, suggest Lina or Sita with dosage.

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Or combination with met

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Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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