Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: PTU Tablet
PTU Tablet
| Generic name | Propylthiouracil |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antithyroid medicine |
| Forms | Tablet |
PTU contains the active ingredient propylthiouracil. It belongs to a group of medicines called antithyroid medicines and is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
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