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Neo -Mercazole (Carbimazole) Drug Price and Information

Carbimazole (Neo -Mercazole) is a pro-drug, prescribed for hyperthyroidism.  It reduces the amount of thyroid hormone.

Neo -Mercazole - Nicholas Piramal India Ltd.

Neo -Mercazole  Tablet  


Generic : Carbimazole
 219.80
5mg
100 Tablets
Price Updated on August 8, 2019
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Drug information on Neo -Mercazole (Carbimazole) from Nicholas Piramal India Ltd.

Written & Compiled by Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc  | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team
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Medical condition(s) for which Neo -Mercazole may be prescribed

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

Initial dose: 15-45mg daily in divided doses for 2-4 weeks.

Side effects of Neo -Mercazole

Sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, bruising, uneasiness, jaundice, nausea, loss of taste, headache, joint pain and hair loss.

How to use Neo -Mercazole?

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth with or without food.

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When Should Neo -Mercazole not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with goiter and hypersensitivity.

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Warnings and Precautions for Neo -Mercazole

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease and during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Other Precautions for Neo -Mercazole

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Neo -Mercazole

Store it at room temperature (25oC).



Neo -Mercazole(Carbimazole) : Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of drug is Neo -Mercazole?

A: Neo -Mercazole is an anti-thyroid drug. Neo -Mercazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis. It is also used to prepare patients for thyroid surgery(1 Trusted Source
Carbimazole

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).

Q: Is Neo -Mercazole safe during pregnancy?

A: Neo -Mercazole may increase the risk of birth defects, especially when used in high doses during the first trimester of pregnancy(2 Trusted Source
Carbimazole: increased risk of congenital malformations; strengthened advice on contraception

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).

Q: Does Neo -Mercazole cause hair loss?

A: Hair loss may be seen in some patients treated with Neo -Mercazole. However, it can be reversed by replacing it with another anti-thyroid drug(3 Trusted Source
Hair loss in patients treated with carbimazole

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).

Q: Is Neo -Mercazole the same as methimazole?

A: Neo -Mercazole is a prodrug that, once administered, is converted into the active form, methimazole(4 Trusted Source
Carbimazole

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).

Q: Does Neo -Mercazole cause a blood disorder?

A: Neo -Mercazole can cause serious blood disorders, but it is rare. Patients with larger dosages of Neo -Mercazole are more likely to experience agranulocytosis (low level of white blood cells) in the first two to three months of treatment(5 Trusted Source
Carbimazole-induced agranulocytosis

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).

  • 1. Carbimazole - (https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Carbimazole#section=Drug-and-Medication-Information )
  • 2. Carbimazole: increased risk of congenital malformations; strengthened advice on contraception - (https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/carbimazole-increased-risk-of-congenital-malformations-strengthened-advice-on-contraception )
  • 3. Hair loss in patients treated with carbimazole - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1944194/ )
  • 4. Carbimazole - (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/veterinary-science-and-veterinary-medicine/carbimazole )
  • 5. Carbimazole-induced agranulocytosis - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4714394/ )
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