How to Identify Metoprolol Succinate Tablets
Metoprolol Succinate is a drug that is used to treat high blood pressure. For people who are on a medicine regime that includes this drug, it may be necessary to pick this drug out of a set of pills. For example, if you portion your pills out for the entire week and then your doctor changes your dosage amount or frequency of the drug, you may need to remove or replace the pills.
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Look at the color of the pill. Metoprolol Succinate tablets are white. This is true whether you are taking the generic version or the name brand version of the drug.
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Check the shape. These pills are either round or pointed oval, depending on the dose. You can check your prescription to find out which shape your pill will be. 25mg and 200mg pills are oval, while 50mg and 100mg pills are round. However, if the pills are extended release, they will be oval for the 50mg and 200mg pills, and round for the 25mg and 100mg pills.
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Examine the coating. All Metoprolol Succinate tablets must be film coated. Additionally, they will have an imprint that varies according to the manufacturer and dosage amount. For example, 25mg extended release pill manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals, Inc will be marked with E281 on one side of the pill.
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Notice the score. All 25mg tablets must be double scored, which means it is scored on both sides. All other dosage amounts are single scored.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have any doubt about what pill is the Metoprolol Succinate tablet, take all of your pills to your pharmacist. She will be able to show you the proper pill.
