Antithyrox 5 mg Tablet

WHAT IS ANTI THYROX 5MG?

ANTI THYROX 5MG contains Carbimazole which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-thyroid agents

WHAT ANTI THYROX 5MG IS USED FOR?

ANTI THYROX 5MG is used,

To treat hyperthyroidism

WARNING & PRECAUTION:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to Carbimazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Have a serious blood disorder
Have a severe liver disorder
Have swelling in your neck called an ?intrathoracic goiter’

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
ANTI THYROX 5MG may need to be continued during pregnancy but very rarely it can cause harm to a developing foetus
You should not breast feed if you are taking ANTI THYROX 5MG. Ask your doctor for advice before taking any medicine

DRIVING & USING MACHINES

The effects of ANTI THYROX 5MG on the ability to drive and operate machinery have not been established

INTERACTIONS:

Please tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription, or the following:

Theophylline used to treat asthma or breathing problems
Warfarin, medicines called anticoagulants, which are used to thin the blood
Other thyroid medicines like thiamazole and propylthiouracil

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take this medicine exactly as told by your doctor
Swallow this medicine as a whole with a glass of water
The dose may vary according to the age and disease condition of the patient

If you take more ANTI THYROX 5MG

If you or someone else swallows several of these tablets all together, contact your doctor or nearest hospital emergency department immediately

If you forget to take ANTI THYROX 5MG

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose, just carry on as before

If you stop taking ANTI THYROX 5MG

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to stop your treatment

SIDE EFFECTS OF ANTI THYROX 5MG:

SERIOUS

Angioedema, a serious allergic reaction with symptoms that may include swollen tongue, lips, face or throat
Lung problems, with symptoms that include shortness of breath or cough
Kidney problems, with symptoms that include a reduction in the amount of urine passed, fluid retention and blood in the urine
Sore throat and mouth ulcers
High temperature or fever
Significant tiredness
Increased bruising or bleeding tendency you are feeling generally unwell or think that you may have an infection
Deadly skin disease
Muscle aches or pains
Notice yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes
Nerve, joint pain and headache
Swollen lymph nodes or swelling of the glands in your mouth
Feeling sick
Skin rashes, including urticaria (nettle rash) itching
Stomach upset
Hair loss
Loss of taste

STORAGE:

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

USES OF ANTI-THYROX TABLET

• Hyperthyroidism

BENEFITS OF ANTI-THYROX TABLET

In Hyperthyroidism

AntiThyrox 5 Tablet reduces the amount of thyroid hormone in your body and also helps relieve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. These include palpitations, feeling anxious, sweaty or shaky, and being intolerant to heat. This will help you have a better quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ANTI-THYROX 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 AntiThyrox

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

Common side effects of AntiThyrox

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

HOW ANTI-THYROX TABLET WORKS

AntiThyrox 5 Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of 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 AntiThyrox 5 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

AntiThyrox 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

AntiThyrox 5 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

AntiThyrox 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 AntiThyrox 5 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

AntiThyrox 5 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AntiThyrox 5 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine. Use of AntiThyrox 5 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.