Product introduction

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.
 

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.

Uses of Neo-Mercazole Tablet

• Hyperthyroidism

Side effects of Neo-Mercazole Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Neo-Mercazole

• Itching
• Headache
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Gastrointestinal disturbance
• Skin rash
• Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood)

How to use Neo-Mercazole Tablet

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. Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Neo-Mercazole Tablet works

Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet works by reducing the thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Neo-Mercazole 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

Neo-Mercazole 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

Neo-Mercazole 5 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 Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Neo-Mercazole Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Neo-Mercazole 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.

Quick tips

• Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
• You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
• It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
• Stop taking Neo-Mercazole 5 Tablet and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.