Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Active Ingredient	Chlorthalidone (6.25mg) + Metoprolol Succinate (25mg) + Telmisartan (40mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	CARDIAC
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	570

FAQ

What if you forget to take Met XL 3D Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of Met XL 3D 25/6.25, 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.

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER Reviews

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 is a combination medicine used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. It also removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body.

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It makes you lose excess water through urine, hence try to take it at day time or 4 hours before bedtime to avoid frequent urination at night. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, headache, and dizziness are some common side effects of this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine. This medicine should be used along with lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, regular exercise and smoking cessation for best results. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids to overcome mouth dryness and extreme thirst.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are pregnant if you have ever had any problems with your blood circulation or have liver or kidney problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

How Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER Works

Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow. Metoprolol Succinate is a beta blocker that works specifically on the heart to slow down the heart rate, while Telmisartan is a calcium channel blocker which works by blocking the hormone angiotensin to further relax blood vessels.

How to Use Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER

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 3D 25/6.25 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Uses of Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL 3D 25/6.25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Met XL 3D 25/6.25 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Met XL 3D 25/6.25.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Met XL 3D 25/6.25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Met XL 3D 25/6.25 is not recommended in these patients.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Quick Tips

Do not stop taking Met XL 3D 25/6.25 suddenly without talking to your doctor.
You have been prescribed Met XL 3D 25/6.25 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.
Met XL 3D 25/6.25 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause the level of potassium in blood to go up. Avoid taking potassium-rich foods such as banana and broccoli.
It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
It may cause more frequent urination. Take it at least 4 hrs before bedtime to avoid waking up to urinate.
You have been prescribed Met XL 3D 25/6.25 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Met XL 3D 25/6.25 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and Inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, muscle weakness or very dry mouth.
Do not stop taking Met XL 3D 25/6.25 suddenly without talking to your doctor.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent stroke and heart attack.