A prescribed anti‑thyroid medicine works by reducing the production of thyroid hormones and helping restore normal hormone levels in the body.
Indications:
- Treatment of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
- Preparation for thyroidectomy (surgical removal of the thyroid).
- Therapy before and after radioactive iodine treatment.
Main Active Ingredient:
- Carbimazole 5 mg per tablet.
Precautions:
- Consult a doctor if you have mouth ulcers, sore throat, bleeding, or bruising.
- Consult a doctor if you have liver disease.
- Discuss use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding with a physician.
- Avoid use if you have a known allergy to carbimazole.
- Inform your doctor about all other medications being taken.
Side Effects:
- Nausea.
- Headache.
- Joint pain.
- Stomach upset.
- Skin rash and itching.
Drug‑Drug Interactions:
- Theophylline.
- Steroids, such as Prednisolone.
- Antibiotics, such as Erythromycin.
- Cardiac medications, such as Digoxin and Amiodarone.
- Anticoagulants, such as Warfarin.
- Radioactive iodine therapy, such as Sodium Iodide‑131.
- Take the tablets exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Dosage is individualized based on the severity of hyperthyroidism and response to treatment.
- Tablets are usually taken with water at the same time each day, and doses may be divided into two or three administrations daily.
- Swallow tablets whole — do not chew.