Precautions and warnings

Liver diseases, pregnancy, lactation.

Drug Interactions

Possibly Dangerous: People with hyperthyroidism are more sensitive to warfarin, so their medication needs to be carefully adjusted, especially as their thyroid levels return to normal.

Contraindications

Hyperthyroidism due to nodular goitre.

Mode of actions

Carbimazole is changed in the body into methimazole, which is the substance that actually works to treat thyroid problems. It helps reduce the amount of thyroid hormones by stopping an enzyme called thyroid peroxidase from working.

Dosage & Administration

Oral
Hyperthyroidism, Adjunct to radio-iodine therapy, Grave's disease, Preparation for thyroidectomy
Adult: Initially, 20-60 mg daily as a single or divided dose, reduced gradually once euthyroidism is achieved. Maintenance: 5-15 mg daily for at least 1 yr or 18 mth.

Child: 4-12 yr: Initially, 15 mg daily.

Pregnancy & Lactation

This medicine is not allowed during pregnancy. Do not use it if you are pregnant. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict effective birth control during treatment and for six months after stopping this medicine. If you do become pregnant, stop taking this medicine and discuss your doctor right away.

There is no specific information on whether this medicine passes into breast milk or not. Considering the possible risks for the children, breastfeeding while using this medicine is not recommended and at least two weeks after the last dose. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

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