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.
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.
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.
