Carol-5 Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called anti-thyroid agents used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland). Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroxine hormone. It increases metabolism and causes unintentional weight loss.

Carol-5 Tablet contains Carbimazole, which works by decreasing the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Thus, it balances the levels of thyroid hormones.

Take Carol-5 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Carol-5 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience headache, dizziness, nausea, skin rash, itching, joint pain, changes in taste or hair thinning. Most of these side effects of Carol-5 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Carol-5 Tablet or any other anti-thyroid medicines, please tell your doctor. Carol-5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you are breastfeeding, avoid taking Carol-5 Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk in small amounts and harm the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Carol-5 Tablet . You are recommended to use effective contraceptive measures while taking Carol-5 Tablet to avoid pregnancy. Drive only if you are alert, as Carol-5 Tablet may cause dizziness.

Carol-5 Tablet contains Carbimazole, an anti-thyroid agent used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It decreases the production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. Thus, it balances the levels of thyroid hormones.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Joint pain
• Changes in taste
• Hair thinning

If you are known to be allergic to Carol-5 Tablet or any other anti-thyroid medicines, please tell your doctor. Carol-5 Tablet is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. If you are breastfeeding, avoid taking Carol-5 Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk in small amounts and harm the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before taking Carol-5 Tablet . You are recommended to use effective contraceptive measures while taking Carol-5 Tablet to avoid pregnancy. If you require radio-iodine treatment, you may be advised to stop taking Carol-5 Tablet temporarily. Drive only if you are alert as Carol-5 Tablet may cause dizziness. If you notice light-coloured stools, yellowing of eyes or skin, tiredness, stomach pain, dark urine or loss of appetite, please consult a doctor immediately, as these might be signs of liver problems. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Carol-5 Tablet may interact with blood thinners (warfarin), anti-asthma drugs (theophylline), steroids (prednisolone), antibiotics (erythromycin), heart-related drugs (digoxin), and medicines used to treat high blood pressure (metoprolol).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have bone marrow depression, intrathoracic goitre (swelling in the neck), a serious blood disorder, severe liver disease or had acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) after taking Carol-5 Tablet or thiamazole in the past, inform your doctor before taking Carol-5 Tablet .

• WARFARIN
• THEOPHYLLINE
• PREDNISOLONE
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• DIGOXIN
• METOPROLOL

• Avoid caffeine-containing drinks and foods such as regular coffee, black tea, regular soda, energy drinks, and black tea as they may worsen the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
• Maintain a low iodine diet which includes egg whites, non-iodized salt, black coffee, tea, vegetable oils, honey, nut butter, unsalted nuts, sugar, jelly, jam, lemonade, fruits, moderate portions of chicken, beef, lamb, and turkey.
• Eat vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, mustard greens, radish, kale, and turnip roots.
• Eat foods rich in selenium like shrimp, beef, chicken, turkey, rice, eggs, cottage cheese, spinach, baked beans, and oatmeal as it helps to achieve normal thyroid levels more quickly.
• Avoid iodine-rich foods such as iodized salt, dairy products, iodine supplements, egg yolks, shellfish, and fish. Also, avoid soy sauce, soy milk, tofu, and soybean oil.

• Blood tests are recommended while taking Carol-5 Tablet to monitor your response to the treatment.
• Before restarting your treatment, your doctor may advise you on certain tests to check for bone marrow depression.

Hyperthyroidism: It is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces excessive thyroxine hormone. It increases the body’s metabolism and causes unintentional weight loss. The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is Grave’s disease (autoimmune disease), which occurs mostly in women. Other causes include excess iodine, inflammation of the thyroid gland, tumours of tests or ovaries, benign tumours of the pituitary gland or thyroid, or if large amounts of tetraiodothyronine are taken through dietary supplements. The symptoms include unexpected weight loss, irregular or rapid heartbeat, irritability, and sweating. Hyperthyroidism can be treated by medication, radioactive iodine, and sometimes surgery.