It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mercazole. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Mercazole 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 consul...
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Mercazole is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
The American Thyroid Association also recommends monitoring babies for approp...
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UNSAFE
Mercazole may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Mercazole in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Mercazole should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mercazole may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine. Use of Merc...
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Medicine Overview of Mercazole 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Mercazole 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.
Mercazole may be used alone or in combination with other me...
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Uses of Mercazole
Hyperthyroidism
Side effects of Mercazole
Common
Skin rash
Headache
Skin pigmentation
Pain
Joint stiffness
Nausea
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Hair loss
How to use Mercazole
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. Mercazole may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Mercazole works
Mercazole is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Quick Tips
Mercazole 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...
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Stop taking Mercazole and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urin...
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Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Grave's disease, Hyperthyroidism, Diabetic nephropathy, Preparation for thyroidectomy
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Take consistently w/ or w/o meals.
Adult Dose
Oral
Hyperthyroidism, Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy, Grave's disease, Preparation for thyroidectomy
Adult: Initially, 20-60 mg daily as a single o...
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Child Dose
Oral
Hyperthyroidism; Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy; Preparation for thyroidectomy
Child: 3-17 yr Initially, 15 mg daily, adjusted according to re...
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Contraindication
Hyperthyroidism due to nodular goitre.
Mode of Action
Carbimazole is metabolised to methimazole which is responsible for its antithyroid action. It blocks the production of thyroid hormones by inhibiting ...
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Precaution
Liver diseases, pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effect
Mild leucopaenia, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, bruising, malaise; rarely cholestatic jaundice; nephrotic syndrome. Nausea, loss of taste, headach...
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Interaction
Increased serum levels of theophylline or may develop toxicity. May enhance the effect of anticoagulants.
Potentially Fatal: Increased sensitivity ...
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