Methimzole 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.Methimzole 5 Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken in 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 skin rash, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, joint pain, loss of taste, loss of hair, muscle pain, headache, and drowsiness. Let your doctor know if any of these do not go away with time or worsen.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.

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. Methimzole 5 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. Methimzole 5 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 Methimzole 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Methimzole 5 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

Methimzole 5 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

Methimzole 5 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Methimzole 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Methimzole 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Methimzole 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Methimzole 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advisable while you are taking this medicine.

If you miss a dose of Methimzole 5 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.

strip of 20 tablets

Chemical Class :: Imidazolethione Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES

Hyperthyroidism

Store below 30?C

Skin rash
Taste change
Drowsiness
Muscle pain
Nausea
Hair loss
Headache
Joint pain