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Methimercazole 10mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Methimercazole 10mg 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.

Methimercazole 10mg 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 Methimercazole Tablet

Benefits of Methimercazole Tablet

In Hyperthyroidism

Methimercazole 10mg Tablet reduces the amount of thyroid hormone in your body and also helps relieve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. These include palpitations, feeling anxious, sweaty or shaky, and being intolerant to heat. This will help you have a better quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Methimercazole 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 Methimercazole

  • Skin rash
  • Taste change
  • Drowsiness
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea
  • Hair loss
  • Headache
  • Joint pain

How to use Methimercazole 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. Methimercazole 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Methimercazole Tablet works

Methimercazole 10mg Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of 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 Methimercazole 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Methimercazole 10mg 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
Methimercazole 10mg 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
Methimercazole 10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Methimercazole 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Methimercazole 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Methimercazole 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methimercazole 10mg 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 Methimercazole Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Methimercazole 10mg 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

  • Methimercazole 10mg 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 Methimercazole 10mg 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
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Antithyroid agents-Thyroid peroxidase inhibitors

Patient concerns

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