Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: December 12th, 2025

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is a product of Daxia Healthcare

Composition: Metolazone (2.5mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

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All Details About Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet

Description:

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is a type of diuretic (water pill) medicine. This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and is used to treat edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease. It is also used in treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor.

Ordinary side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, blurred vision, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Earlier taking this medicine, it is better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult a doctor before taking it. You must inform the doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

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. Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Metalodax

Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Lightheadedness

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

UNSAFE

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

What is Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet used for?

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet is used to help the body remove excess salt and water. It is prescribed for swelling (edema) caused by heart failure or kidney problems, including nephrotic syndrome, and can also be used to help control high blood pressure, either alone or with other blood pressure medicines.

Who should not take Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet?

Individuals should not take Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet if they cannot pass urine, have liver coma or pre-coma, or have had an allergic reaction to metolazone.

Can Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet cause serious electrolyte problems?

Affirmative, Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet can cause dangerously low sodium or potassium levels, sometimes very quickly after starting treatment. This can lead to weakness, muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, confusion, or even life-threatening complications.

Does Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet affect potassium levels in the body?

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet can lower potassium levels, especially in people on high doses, those with rapid fluid loss, liver disease, or those taking corticosteroids. Low potassium can cause muscle weakness and dangerous heart rhythm problems.

Does Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet affect blood sugar levels?

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and cause sugar to appear in the urine. People with diabetes, or those at risk, should have their blood glucose monitored regularly while taking this medicine.

Can Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet trigger gout?

Affirmative, Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet can increase uric acid levels in the blood, which may lead to gout attacks, even in people who have never had gout before.

Is Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet safe for people with kidney problems?

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in people with severely reduced kidney function, as the medicine is mainly removed from the body by the kidneys and may build up to unsafe levels.

Can Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet cause dizziness or low blood pressure?

Affirmative, Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet can lower blood pressure and sometimes cause dizziness, especially when standing up suddenly. This effect can be stronger if you drink alcohol or take other blood pressure medicines.

Does Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet affect calcium levels in the body?

Metalodax 2.5mg Tablet can sometimes cause high calcium levels, especially in people taking high doses of vitamin D or with certain bone conditions. It should be stopped before tests for parathyroid gland function.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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