Neomercazole Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates

Quick overview

Neomercazole Tablet contains carbimazole, an anti-thyroid medicine used to treat an over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) in adults and children. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones made by the thyroid gland. It is available as a tablet and should be taken exactly as prescribed, with common side effects such as nausea and headache, and some serious side effects that require prompt medical attention.

What is Neomercazole Tablet

Neomercazole is an anti-thyroid medicine used to treat an over-active thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) in adults and children.

Neomercazole Tablet uses

• Hyperthyroidism
• Graves' disease
• Preparation before thyroid surgery
• Treatment before or after radioactive iodine therapy
• Other conditions requiring reduced thyroid hormone production

Benefits of Neomercazole Tablet

• Reduces excess thyroid hormone production.
• Helps control symptoms of an overactive thyroid.
• May reduce rapid heartbeat caused by hyperthyroidism.
• May help reduce sweating and tremors.
• Helps stabilize thyroid hormone levels.

How Neomercazole Tablet works

It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones made by the thyroid gland.

Neomercazole Tablet dosage

Take this medicine by mouth. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You can take the tablets before, during, or after meals. Your daily dose may be split into two doses (morning and evening) or three doses (morning, afternoon, and night). Take the tablets at the same times every day. Do not give this medicine to children under two years old. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember; if it is nearly time for your next dose, take both doses together. Do not change your dose without talking to your doctor first.

Available forms and strengths

• Tablet

Side effects of Neomercazole Tablet

Common

• Nausea (feeling sick)
• Headache or feeling dizzy
• Joint pain
• Stomach upset
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Hair thinning
• Changes to taste

Serious

• Allergic reaction with sudden rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing
• Sore throat or mouth ulcers (sign of infection)
• Fever
• Unusual bruising or bleeding
• Feeling unusually tired or generally unwell
• Liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Muscle pain or weakness
• Nerve pain
• Swelling of lymph nodes or glands in the mouth
• Feeling faint (low blood sugar)
• Angioedema (swollen tongue, lips, face, or throat)
• Lung problems such as shortness of breath or cough
• Kidney problems such as reduced urine, fluid retention, or blood in urine

Warnings and precautions

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to carbimazole or any of its ingredients, or to other anti-thyroid medicines.
• Do not take this medicine if you have a severe liver disorder or a serious blood disorder.
• Check with your doctor before use if you have a swelling in your neck (intrathoracic goitre), bone marrow depression, or are receiving radio-iodine treatment.
• Tell your doctor if you are lactose intolerant or have any other lactose deficiency, as the tablets contain lactose.
• This medicine is not recommended for children under two years old because it may not be safe or effective.
• Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including blood thinners, theophylline, steroids like prednisolone, the antibiotic erythromycin, digitalis for heart failure, and beta-blockers for blood pressure.
• There is a very small chance the baby may be affected. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, so they can discuss the safest approach, such as using the lowest possible dose or stopping treatment before delivery.
• Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine, because small amounts can pass into breast milk.
• Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have mild or moderate liver problems. It should not be used if you have a severe liver disorder.
• You can drive while taking this medicine, but do not drive until you know how it affects you.

Storage

• Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the carton and bottle label
• Do not store above 25°C
• Store in the original container
• If the tablets become discoloured or show any other signs of deterioration, seek advice from your pharmacist
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste; ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required

When to see a doctor

• Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you have an allergic reaction with sudden rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing.
• Stop taking this medicine and see a doctor right away if you get a sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, unusual bruising or bleeding, feel unusually tired, or feel generally unwell or think you may have an infection.
• If you take more than your prescribed amount, contact a doctor or go to a hospital right away, and bring the medicine pack or leaflet with you.

Alternatives

• Thiamazole
• Propylthiouracil
• Methimazole