Procarbizole Tablet 50mg

Procarbizole Tablet 50mg is a tablet made by Pharmedic Ltd. that contains Propylthiouracil 50mg, an antithyroid medicine. It is used for overactive thyroid, Graves' disease, thyroid storm and preparation for thyroid surgery. Pack size: 100 tablets.

Uses of Procarbizole Tablet 50mg

Procarbizole Tablet 50mg is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), including Graves’ disease. Because of a small risk of liver damage, it is usually chosen when carbimazole or methimazole is not suitable, for example in the first three months of pregnancy or in people who reacted badly to those medicines. It may also be used to prepare patients for thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine treatment.

How Procarbizole Tablet 50mg works

Propylthiouracil stops the thyroid gland from using iodine to make thyroid hormones. It also reduces the conversion of thyroxine into its more active form in the body’s tissues. As hormone levels fall, symptoms such as a racing heart, weight loss, shakiness and feeling too hot gradually improve.

Possible side effects

Most side effects of Procarbizole Tablet 50mg are mild, although a few need prompt attention. The more common ones include:

• Skin rash or itching
• Nausea or stomach upset
• Joint pain
• Headache
• Altered sense of taste

Stop taking it and contact a doctor straight away if you develop a sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever or other signs of infection, which can signal a drop in white blood cells, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, severe tiredness or pain in the upper right abdomen, which can signal liver damage.

Precautions and warnings

• You will need regular blood tests to check your thyroid levels, and your doctor may also monitor your blood count and liver function.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or have had a blood disorder in the past.
• Report any sign of infection, such as a sore throat or fever, immediately so that your blood count can be checked.
• In pregnancy, Procarbizole Tablet 50mg is usually preferred only in the early months; your doctor will review which antithyroid medicine is most suitable as pregnancy continues.
• If you are breastfeeding, speak to your doctor, who can advise on monitoring your baby.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep it in the original pack until use. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.