Product introduction
Methimzole 10 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.
Methimzole 10 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken in with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Taking this medicine may cause some common side effects such as skin rash, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, joint pain, loss of taste, loss of hair, muscle pain, headache, and drowsiness. Let your doctor know if any of these do not go away with time or worsen.
Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
Uses of Methimzole Tablet
How to use Methimzole 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. Methimzole 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Methimzole Tablet works
Methimzole 10 Tablet works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Safety advice
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Methimzole 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Methimzole 10 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Methimzole 10 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Methimzole 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Methimzole 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Methimzole 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Methimzole 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methimzole 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.
What if you forget to take Methimzole Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Methimzole 10 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Methimzole 10 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 Methimzole 10 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.
- Methimzole 10 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 Methimzole 10 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazolethione Derivative
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Antithyroid Agents
Patient concerns
Hyperthyroidism - Tremors, Insomnia and breathlessness.
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
your symptoms are because of Hyperthyroidism. Treatment requires that you be examined in clinic and clinical findings along with your reports will guide the Doctor to prescribe appropriate treatment. Also get ECG done
TSH level 0.08 first trimester
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You are having hyperthyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist
Sir My mom have problem of thyroid and doctors are say you have to take ambulax and Neo-Mercazole 5 Sir can she take regularly ambulax medicine
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Internal Medicine
Propanalol with neomercazole is prescribed in hyperthyroidism
Hi Is TSH 17.5 I'd hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
and mostly its hypothyroidism only but still reports needed
I am suffering from hyper acidity, hyperthyroidism and prostatitis. Kinly help.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni
Ayurveda
https://goo.gl/forms/9ClSEEYD7I3xH85j1 kindly share your health Information so that I can suggest better Ayurvedic medicines
I have hyperthyroidism what like of foods should I eat and avoid?
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
Consult a dietician for that
Loss of sexual desire Having hyperthyroidism Hi, doctor! Are you there?
Dr. Pranay Gandhi
Sexology
i hope ur hyperthyroidism is under control1.stop smoking and alcohol 2.join a gym and reduce weight. Do weight lifting exercises. 3.tablet sildenafil or viagra 1 tablet 1 hour before sexual activity. 4.Get tested so that u don?t have any of the following causes: 1.heart diseases 2. diabetes 3.neurological problems 4.hormonal problems 5.drug side effects
I am having Thyroid, weakness, stomach tightness
Dr. Ishwar Chandra Rai
Ayurveda
Hypo or hyperthyroidism kindly clear it. Other symptoms seems to be due loss of appetite.
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