METOPROLOL SUCCINATE (Metrol-XL 190)
What to know about METOPROLOL SUCCINATE — also sold as Metrol-XL 190, Minax XL, Topreloc-XL, Toprol-XL 190, Metrol-XL 47.5 and 4 more: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE (brand names: Metrol-XL 190, Minax XL, Topreloc-XL, Toprol-XL 190, Metrol-XL 47.5 and 4 more) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S4 medication under the TGA in Australia. Selective beta-blocker with minimal workplace impairment risk when used at therapeutic doses.
Key Takeaways
- TGA Schedule: S4 in Australia
- Risk level: Low (1 points)
- PBS listed: Subsidised under the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Scheduling and Classification
| Jurisdiction | Classification | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (TGA) | S4 | PBS listed |
Risk Profile
Selective beta-blocker with minimal workplace impairment risk when used at therapeutic doses.
How METOPROLOL SUCCINATE is regulated
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.
Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes
Classified as S4 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for subsidised prescribing.
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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.