




Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet
Carbimazole (5mg)
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:01 PM (IST)
Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Apr 2026 | 01:01 PM (IST)
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Product introduction
You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Remember to inform doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may advice for monitoring of liver function.
Common side effects of Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet include itching, headache, nausea, joint pain, and GI upset. If side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. Always use as directed to minimize risks and ensure safe use.
Uses of Neo-Mercazole Tablet
Benefits of Neo-Mercazole Tablet
Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, leading to symptoms like rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and anxiety. Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is used to control this overactivity by reducing the production of thyroid hormones. It helps restore hormonal balance, easing symptoms and improving overall health and energy levels.
Hyperthyroidism is a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much hormone, leading to symptoms like rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and anxiety. Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is used to control this overactivity by reducing the production of thyroid hormones. It helps restore hormonal balance, easing symptoms and improving overall health and energy levels.
Side effects of Neo-Mercazole Tablet
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
Common side effects of Neo-Mercazole
- Itching
- Headache
- Nausea
- Joint pain
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)
How to use Neo-Mercazole Tablet
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. Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Neo-Mercazole Tablet works
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
All substitutes for Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet
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Quick tips
- Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
- You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
- It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
- Stop taking Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neo-Mercazole 5 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
CAUTION
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney
CAUTION
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver
UNSAFE
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
Severe liver disorder is a contraindication; consult your doctor.
Severe liver disorder is a contraindication; consult your doctor.
Interaction with drugs
Taking Neo-Mercazole with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate
Aminophylline (Oral Route)
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbimazole may reduce blood levels of Aminophylline.
Moderate
Clozapine (Oral Route)
Your doctor may monitor your blood cell count and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Moderate
Digoxin (Oral Route)
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your levels of Digoxin along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Digoxin may increase the metabolism of Carbimazole.
Moderate
Prednisolone (Oral Route)
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required. Carbimazole may fasten the elimination of Prednisolone.
Moderate
Theophylline (Oral Route)
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Carbimazole may reduce blood levels of Theophylline.
Frequently asked questions
No, you should not stop taking Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet or replacing Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
You should not take Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet.
Very rarely, Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
The effectiveness and side effects of Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
If you have started taking Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Yes, Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
No, it is advisable not to take Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.
No, you should not stop taking Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet or replacing Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.
You should not take Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet.
Very rarely, Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
The effectiveness and side effects of Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
If you have started taking Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Yes, Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet can be yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
No, it is advisable not to take Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce chances of complications in your baby.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Carbonylimidazoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Antithyroid Agents
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References
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 205.
- Carbimazole. London, UK: Amdipharm UK Limited; 2008 [revised 30 Jul. 2014]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- MIMS India. Carbimazole. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2023] (online) Available from:
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- HbA1c (Glycosylated Hemoglobin)
- PPBS (Postprandial Blood Sugar)
- Lipid Profile
- Vitamin D (25-Hydroxy)
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