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Aldomet Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Aldomet Tablet (Methyldopa) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

Manufacturer

OBS Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.

Estimated price

Rs. 88.36

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What is Aldomet Tablet used for?

  • Hypertension (BP high hona)
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension (BP high hona)
  • Gestational hypertension (BP high hona)
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Important warnings

  • Don't use Aldomet Tablet if you: Are allergic to Methyldopa or any of its components
  • Have active liver disease

Aldomet Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAldomet
Generic NameMethyldopa
Strength2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntihypertensive
ManufacturerOBS Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Aldomet Tablet? (Aldomet Tablet kya hai)

Aldomet Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for managing high blood pressure (hypertension). It belongs to the antihypertensive drug class and contains Methyldopa as its active ingredient. This medication works by reducing the heart rate and relaxing blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure. Always follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage and duration of use.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Hypertension (BP high hona)
  • Pregnancy-induced hypertension (BP high hona)
  • Gestational hypertension (BP high hona)
  • Pre-eclampsia management
  • Hypertension with kidney disease (BP high hona)
  • High blood pressure (BP high hona)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Patients with high blood pressure
  • Pregnant women with hypertension
  • Individuals at risk of pre-eclampsia

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Methyldopa or any of its components
  • Active liver disease patients
  • History of liver problems caused by methyldopa

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to double dose na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Don't use Aldomet Tablet if you: Are allergic to Methyldopa or any of its components
  • Have active liver disease

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Drowsiness, Headache, Weakness
  • Severe dizziness, Swelling of hands and feet, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • MAO inhibitor medications
  • Heart medicines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Swelling of hands and feet
  • Saans phoolna

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousMethyldopa
Alternative brandVariousMethyldopa

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Aldomet Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Aldomet Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Aldomet Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Aldomet Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Aldomet Tablet ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Aldomet Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Aldomet Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-07-06 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aldomet Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Aldomet Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Aldomet Tablet kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Aldomet Tablet ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Aldomet Tablet ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Aldomet Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Aldomet Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.