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Thyrocab

Composition for Thyrocab Products

Thyrocab Products are primarily used for
Hyperthyroidism

Products for Thyrocab

Thyrocab 5mg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹234.1
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet
strip of 60 tablets
MRP₹730.31
Not Available
Thyrocab 10mg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹454.65
Not Available
Thyrocab 20mg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹1341.45
Not Available

About Thyrocab Products

uses

Uses of Thyrocab Products

Carbimazole is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
side effects

Thyrocab Products side effects

Common
Side Effects of Thyrocab are Headache, Nausea, Joint pain, Itching, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Skin rash.

How Thyrocab Products work

Carbimazole works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

In Depth Information for Thyrocab Products

  • Thyrocab 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 Thyrocab 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.

Patient Concerns about Thyrocab Products

Frequently asked questions about Thyrocab Products

Q. Can I just stop taking Thyrocab 5mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Thyrocab 5mg 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.

Q. How long does Thyrocab 5mg Tablet take to work?

You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrocab 5mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

Q. Can Thyrocab 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Thyrocab 5mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrocab 5mg Tablet or replacing Thyrocab 5mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.

Q. Who should not take Thyrocab 5mg Tablet?

You should not take Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrocab 5mg Tablet.

Q. My sister is taking Thyrocab 5mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Thyrocab 5mg Tablet when she has sore throat?

Very rarely, Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.

Q. How does Thyrocab 5mg Tablet affect children?

The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrocab 5mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrocab 5mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.

Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Thyrocab 5mg Tablet therapy?

If you have started taking Thyrocab 5mg 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.

Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Thyrocab 5mg Tablet cause any liver problems?

Yes, Thyrocab 5mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.

Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrocab 5mg Tablet?

No, it is advisable not to take Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg 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.

Q. Can I just stop taking Thyrocab 5mg Tablet?

No, you should not stop taking Thyrocab 5mg 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.

Q. How long does Thyrocab 5mg Tablet take to work?

You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Thyrocab 5mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

Q. Can Thyrocab 5mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Thyrocab 5mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Thyrocab 5mg Tablet or replacing Thyrocab 5mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.

Q. Who should not take Thyrocab 5mg Tablet?

You should not take Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Thyrocab 5mg Tablet.

Q. My sister is taking Thyrocab 5mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Thyrocab 5mg Tablet when she has sore throat?

Very rarely, Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.

Q. How does Thyrocab 5mg Tablet affect children?

The effectiveness and side effects of Thyrocab 5mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Thyrocab 5mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.

Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Thyrocab 5mg Tablet therapy?

If you have started taking Thyrocab 5mg 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.

Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Thyrocab 5mg Tablet cause any liver problems?

Yes, Thyrocab 5mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.

Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Thyrocab 5mg Tablet?

No, it is advisable not to take Thyrocab 5mg 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 Thyrocab 5mg 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.
Information last updated by Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology on 25th Nov 2025.
The medicine details are for information purpose only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.