Methimercazole 10 Tablet belongs to the class of ‘anti-thyroid agents,’ primarily used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) and Graves disease. Methimercazole 10 Tablet is also used before thyroid surgery and radioactive iodine treatment. Hyperthyroidism is a condition associated with too much production of a hormone called thyroxine by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the base of your neck. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism.
Methimercazole 10 Tablet contains ‘Methimazole’, which belongs to the class of ‘Anti-thyroid agents’. It is considered a first-line medicine for treating hyperthyroidism and Graves disease. Methimercazole 10 Tablet works by reducing the excessive production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland, thereby preventing hyperthyroidism symptoms.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of Methimercazole 10 Tablet include headache, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting and mild skin rash or itching. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.
Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Methimercazole 10 Tablet or any other medications. Before using Methimercazole 10 Tablet , let your doctor know if you have liver, kidney or heart diseases, blood disorders and any other medical history. Methimercazole 10 Tablet is not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy. Methimercazole 10 Tablet passes into the breast milk. It is advised that pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Methimercazole 10 Tablet . Methimercazole 10 Tablet is recommended for use in children only with a doctor’s advice.