What Carbimazole is used for:

• Carbimazole is used to reduce the formation of thyroid hormones in adults and children with an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).


• It can be used to restore the normal function of the thyroid gland before its partial removal by

Do not take Carbimazole:

• If you’re allergic to the active substance or any other component of this medicine.


• If you have had a serious allergy to other anti-thyroid medications such as Thiamazole, Methimazole or Propylthiouracil.


• If you have a serious blood disorder.


• If you have severe liver problems.


• If you had inflammation of the pancreas (acute pancreatitis) after administration of Carbimazole or Thiamazole in the past.

Warnings and precautions:

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this medicine including:

• If you have liver problems.


• If you have decreased bone marrow activity (decreased number of blood cells).


• If you are receiving radio-iodine treatment.


• If you are pregnant, could be pregnant or could become pregnant.

Possible side effects:

• Stop using this product and seek immediate medical help if you develop rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Serious side effects:

• Allergic reactions


• Swelling of lymph nodes


• Swelling of glands in your mouth


• Liver problems


• Muscle pain

Other medicines and Carbimazole:

• Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking.

• Tell your doctor especially if you are taking:

• Theophylline


• Blood thinner such as Warfarin


• Steroids


• Erythromycin (antibiotic)


• Digoxin


• Beta blockers used for high blood pressure


• Radio-iodine therapy

How to take Carbimazole :

• This medicine is intended for adults and children aged 2 years and older.


• Take as indicated by your doctor.


• Take with or without food.

Adults:

• the recommended starting dose is 20-60 mg given in 2-3 divided doses.


• Once stable, the dose can be decreased to 5-15 mg daily.

Children:

• the recommended starting dose is 15 mg daily.


• Once stable, the dose is adjusted.

How to store Carbimazole :

• Store at room temperature below 77°F (25°C).


• Keep this medicine out of reach of children.


• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the package.


• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.