Carbimazole is generally used in treatment of the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
Side effects
Hair loss
Headache
Joint stiffness
Nausea
Pain
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Skin pigmentation
Skin rash
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Carbimazole, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Carbimazole is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Carbimazole is an anti-thyroid drug. It makes the condition better by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Carbimazole an immunosuppressant/a steroid/ a beta-blocker? No. Carbimazole is anti-thyroid drug. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism (over functioning of thyroid gland)
Q. How long can I take Carbimazole? You can take Carbimazole at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can I take Carbimazole with paracetamol/ antihistamines/ Nurofen (ibuprofen)/ antibiotics/ Piriton (chlorpheniramine)/ amoxicillin/ propranolol/ vitamins/ co-codamol (paracetamol and codeine)? No interactions have been reported between Carbimazole and paracetamol/ Nurofen (ibuprofen), antihistaminics, Piriton, amoxicillin, vitamins and Co-codamol. Carbimazole can increase the blood levels of antibiotics like erythromycin, and decrease the blood levels of propranolol
Q. Does Carbimazole cause weight loss/ diarrhea/ weight gain/ fatigue/ hair loss/ itching/ dry mouth/ interference in periods? Yes, Carbimazole can cause diarrhea, fatigue, hair loss, itching and dry mouth. However side effects like weight gain, weight loss and interference in periods are not proved to be caused by Carbimazole
Q. Is Carbimazole teratogenic? Yes, Carbimazole is teratogenic and it can cause skin defects, hypothyroidism and gut abnormalities in fetus
Q. Is Carbimazole safe? Carbimazole is safe when taken at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Expert Advice
Do not take Carbimazole, if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to Carbimazole or any of the other ingredients in formulation or other anti-thyroid medicines such as thiamazole, methimazole or propylthiouracil.Avoid taking Carbimazole, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding.Do not take Carbimazole, if you have a severe liver disorder; serious blood disorder; large thyroid swelling in your neck; if you are receiving radio-iodine.
Product Details
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