1. Clinical Overview
Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.Taking this medicine may cause some common side effects such as nausea, headache, joint pain, gastrointestinal disturbances, skin rashes, and itching. Let your doctor know if any of these do not go away with time or worse.Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.
| Manufacturer | Form | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott | allopathy | bottle of 120 tablets |
2. Side Effects
Possible side effects associated with Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
3. Drug Interactions
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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)
Medicines with the same composition (Carbimazole (5mg)):
| Brand Name | Manufacturer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Thyrox 5 Tablet | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | View Details |
| Carmazole 5mg Tablet | Synmedic Laboratories | View Details |
| Carkozom 5 Tablet | Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd | View Details |
| Metazole 5mg Tablet | Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd | View Details |
| Thyrocab 5mg Tablet | Corona Remedies Pvt Ltd | View Details |
| Thyrozole 5mg Tablet | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | View Details |