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

Propylthiouracil Tablet

Generic namePropylthiouracil
Drug classAntithyroid medicine
FormsTablet

Propylthiouracil is a prescription medicine used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). It belongs to a group of medicines called antithyroid agents that reduce the amount of thyroid hormone your body makes.