NEO-MERCAZOLE 20MG TABLET
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
₹800.6
₹8.01/tablet
100 tablets in 1 bottle
1 Bottle
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Medicine Overview of NEO-MERCAZOLE TABLET
Side effects of NEO-MERCAZOLE TABLET
Common
Skin rash, Headache, Skin pigmentation, Pain, Joint stiffness, Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Hair loss.
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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Neo-mercazole 20mg tablet at a fixed time.
How NEO-MERCAZOLE TABLET works
Neo-mercazole 20mg tablet lowers the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
In Depth Information on NEO-MERCAZOLE TABLET
Expert advice for NEO-MERCAZOLE TABLET
- Do not take carbimazole, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to carbimazole or any of the other ingredients in formulation or other anti-thyroid medicines such as thiamazole, methimazole or propylthiouracil.
- Avoid taking carbimazole, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Do not take carbimazole, if you have a severe liver disorder; serious blood disorder; large thyroid swelling in your neck; if you are receiving radio-iodine.
Warnings
Special precautions for NEO-MERCAZOLE 20MG TABLET
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Neo-mercazole 20mg tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor....
+moreThere is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
DIXIN 3MG/5ML SYRUP, ACITROM 4MG TABLET, ACENOMAC 3MG TABLET, ACENOMAC 1MG TABLET
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for NEO-MERCAZOLE 20MG TABLET
Frequently asked questions for Carbimazole
Q. Is carbimazole an immunosuppressant/a steroid/ a beta-blocker?
No. Carbimazole is anti-thyroid drug. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism (over functioning of thyroid gland)
Q. How long can I take carbimazole?
You can take carbimazole at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can I take carbimazole with paracetamol/ antihistamines/ Nurofen (ibuprofen)/ antibiotics/ Piriton (chlorpheniramine)/ amoxicillin/ propranolol/ vitamins/ co-codamol (paracetamol and codeine)?
No interactions have been reported between carbimazole and paracetamol/ Nurofen (ibuprofen), antihistaminics, Piriton, amoxicillin, vitamins and Co-codamol. Carbimazole can increase the blood levels of antibiotics like erythromycin, and decrease the blood levels of propranolol
Q. Does carbimazole cause weight loss/ diarrhea/ weight gain/ fatigue/ hair loss/ itching/ dry mouth/ interference in periods?
Yes, carbimazole can cause diarrhea, fatigue, hair loss, itching and dry mouth. However side effects like weight gain, weight loss and interference in periods are not proved to be caused by carbimazole
Q. Is carbimazole teratogenic?
Yes, carbimazole is teratogenic and it can cause skin defects, hypothyroidism and gut abnormalities in fetus
Q. Is carbimazole safe?
Carbimazole is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
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