What is Neo-Mercazole 5mg used for?
NEO-MERCAZOLE® is used to reduce the formation of thyroid hormones in people with an over- active thyroid gland. The condition is called hyperthyroidism. NEO- MERCAZOLE® may be used alone or together with other treatments for hyperthyroidism.
How do you take Neo-Mercazole 5mg?
It can be taken 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.
How long does Neo-Mercazole take to work?
Your symptoms will start to improve after a week or so, but it can take 4-8 weeks of treatment for your thyroid hormone levels to come down to normal and for you to feel the full benefit of the treatment.
Is Neo-Mercazole the same as carbimazole?
Neo-Mercazole contains the active ingredient carbimazole. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called antihyperthyroidism agents. These medicines work by reducing the production of thyroid hormones.
What is the work of Neomercazole?
Neo-Mercazole contains the active ingredient carbimazole. This medicine is used to treat hyperthyroidism or overactive thyroid gland (a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone). There are different types of medicines used to treat hyperthyroidism.
How long can you take Neomercazole?
Depending on your condition, you may need to take carbimazole for 12 to 18 months. Some people need to continue taking the medicine for several years, possibly for the rest of their life.
Is hyperthyroidism is curable?
Can hyperthyroidism be cured? Yes, there is a permanent treatment for hyperthyroidism. Removing your thyroid through surgery or destroying your thyroid through medication will cure hyperthyroidism.
How long can you take NeoMercazole?
What are 3 symptoms of hyperthyroidism?
Symptoms
- Unintentional weight loss, even when your appetite and food intake stay the same or increase.
- Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) — commonly more than 100 beats a minute.
- Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
- Pounding of your heart (palpitations)
- Increased appetite.
- Nervousness, anxiety and irritability.