Carbimazole 5 mg 100 Tablets

Scientific Name • Carbimazole 5 Mg Tablets Category Of Neomercazole 5 Mg • Anti Thyroxin Preparations Mechanism Of Action Of Carbimazole 5 Mg Tablets • Carbimazole is an aitithyroid agent that decreases the uptake and concentration of inorganic iodine by thyroid, it also reduces the formation of di-iodotyrosine and thyroxine. Once converted to its active form of methimazole, it prevents the thyroid peroxidase enzyme from coupling and iodinating the tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, hence reducing the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Therapeutic Indications Of Carbimazole 5 Mg • For the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. It is also used to prepare patients for thyroidectomy. Method Of Administration Of Carbimazole 5 Mg • Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. • Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. • This medicine is intended for adults and children aged 2 years and older. • 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. • Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. • If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. • If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. • Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of Carbimazole 5 Mg • Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: • Feeling Sick • Headache • Skin Rashes • Itching • Stomach Upset • Painful Joints • 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 Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Carbimazole 5 Mg • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. • Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Carbimazole 5 Mg Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including • If you have any liver problems. • If you have decreased bone marrow activity • If you are receiving radio-iodine treatment. • If you are pregnant, could be pregnant or could become pregnant Storage Conditions Of Carbimazole 5 Mg 100 Tablets • Store below 25°c • Don’t refrigerate • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Store in the original package to protect from moisture. • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.