Carbidax 10mg 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.You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Remember to inform doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may advice for monitoring of liver function. It may cause skin rash, headache, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and hair loss as its side effects.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbidax 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Carbidax 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carbidax 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Carbidax 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Carbidax 10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Carbidax 10mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Carbidax 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Carbidax 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carbidax 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Carbidax 10mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

bottle of 100 tablets

Chemical Class :: Carbonylimidazoles Derivatives
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES

Hyperthyroidism

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Q. Can I just stop taking Carbidax 10mg Tablet?::: No, you should not stop taking Carbidax 10mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.| Q. How long does Carbidax 10mg Tablet take to work?::: You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Carbidax 10mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.| Q. Can Carbidax 10mg Tablet cause hair loss?::: Carbidax 10mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carbidax 10mg Tablet or replacing Carbidax 10mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.| Q. Who should not take Carbidax 10mg Tablet?::: You should not take Carbidax 10mg Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Carbidax 10mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carbidax 10mg Tablet.| Q. My sister is taking Carbidax 10mg Tablet for overactive thyroid gland. She frequently gets sore throat and stops and restarts the treatment again and again. Is there any risk if she continues to take Carbidax 10mg Tablet when she has sore throat?::: Very rarely, Carbidax 10mg Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Carbidax 10mg Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Carbidax 10mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.| Q. How does Carbidax 10mg Tablet affect children?::: The effectiveness and side effects of Carbidax 10mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carbidax 10mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.| Q. I have been taking warfarin, so will it have any effect on Carbidax 10mg Tablet therapy?::: If you have started taking Carbidax 10mg Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.| Q. Even if my liver is normal, can Carbidax 10mg Tablet cause any liver problems?::: Yes, Carbidax 10mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carbidax 10mg Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Carbidax 10mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.| Q. If I am planning my pregnancy, can I continue taking Carbidax 10mg Tablet?::: No, it is advisable not to take Carbidax 10mg Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Carbidax 10mg Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.

Headache
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Nausea
Joint pain
Skin rash
Itching
Gastrointestinal disturbance