Neomercazol 5 mg Tablet 100pcs

What Carbimazole is used for:

• • Carbimazole is used to reduce the formation of thyroid hormones in adults and children with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).

• • It can be used to restore the normal function of the thyroid gland before its partial removal by

Do not take Carbimazole:

• • If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine.

• • If you have had a serious allergy to other anti-thyroid medications such as Thiamazole, Methimazole or Propylthiouracil

• • If you have a serious blood disorder.

• • If you have severe liver problems.

• • If you had inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis) after administration of Carbimazole or Thiamazole in the past.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• • If you have liver problems.

• • If you have decreased bone marrow activity (decreased number of blood cells).

• • If you are receiving radio-iodine treatment.

• • If you are pregnant, could be pregnant or could become pregnant.

Possible side effects:

• • Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• • Allergic reactions

• • Swelling of lymph nodes

• • Swelling of glands in your mouth

• • Liver problems

• • Muscle pain

Other medicines and Carbimazole:

• • Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

• • Tell your doctor especially if you are taking:

• • Theophylline

• • Blood thinner such as Warfarin

• • Steroids

• • Erythromycin (antibiotic)

• • Digoxin

• • Beta blockers used for high blood pressure

• • Radio-iodine therapy

How to take Carbimazole :

• • This medicine is intended for adults and children aged 2 years and older.

• • Take as indicated by your doctor.

• • Take with or without food.

Adults:

• • the recommended starting dose is 20-60 mg given in 2-3 divided doses.

• • Once stable, the dose can be decreased to 5-15 mg daily.

Children:

• • the recommended starting dose is 15 mg daily.

• • Once stable, the dose is adjusted.

How to store Carbimazole :

• • Store at room temperature below 77°F (25°C).

• • Keep this medicine out of reach of children.

• • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.

• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.