Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet
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Product introduction
Neo-Mercazole 20 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.
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.
It may cause skin rash, headache, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and hair loss as its side effects.
Uses of Neo-Mercazole Tablet
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
- Headache
- Nausea
- Joint pain
- Itching
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Skin rash
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 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Neo-Mercazole Tablet works
Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neo-Mercazole 20 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 feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Neo-Mercazole Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Neo-Mercazole 20 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
- Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 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
Carbonylimidazoles Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Antithyroid Agents
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
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet
Twice A Day
100%
What are you using Neo-Mercazole Tablet for?
Hyperthyroidi*
81%
Others
19%
*Hyperthyroidism
How much was the improvement?
Poor
43%
Average
35%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
Skin pigmenta*
20%
No Side Effec*
20%
Headache
20%
Joint stiffne*
20%
Pain
10%
*Skin pigmentation, No Side Effect, Joint stiffness
How do you take Neo-Mercazole Tablet?
With food
39%
With or witho*
33%
Empty stomach
28%
*With or without food
Please rate Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet on price
Not Expensive
40%
Expensive
35%
Average
25%
FAQs
Can I just stop taking Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Neo-Mercazole 20 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.
How long does Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet cause hair loss?
Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet or replacing Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
You should not take Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet.
My sister is taking Neo-Mercazole 20 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 Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 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 20 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Neo-Mercazole 20 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.
Even if my liver is normal, can Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 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.
Can I just stop taking Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
No, you should not stop taking Neo-Mercazole 20 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.
How long does Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet take to work?
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Can Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet cause hair loss?
Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet or replacing Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement and hair loss reverses.
Who should not take Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
You should not take Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet.
My sister is taking Neo-Mercazole 20 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 Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet when she has sore throat?
Very rarely, Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 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 20 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
How does Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet affect children?
The effectiveness and side effects of Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet therapy?
If you have started taking Neo-Mercazole 20 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.
Even if my liver is normal, can Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet cause any liver problems?
Yes, Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Neo-Mercazole 20 Tablet?
No, it is advisable not to take Neo-Mercazole 20 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 20 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.
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