Tab. Anti thyrox-5mg

Anti thyrox Tablet contains Carbimazole as the active ingredient which is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Carbimazole decreases the uptake and concentration of inorganic iodine by thyroid, it also reduces the formation of di-iodotyrosine and thyroxine. Carbimazole is converted to its active form of methimazole, it prevents the thyroid peroxidase enzyme from coupling and iodinating the tyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, hence reducing the production of the thyroid hormones T3 and T4.

INGREDIENTS:

Carbimazole

Benifits:

 It is used for the following:

• Hyperthyroidism, which is a condition where in the thyroid gland is hyperactive. Anti thyrox is used to reduce the formation of thyroid hormones.

• Treatment in more serious cases, for example, to restore the normal function of the thyroid before its partial removal by surgery.

• It is also used together with other treatments for overactive thyroid.

Direction to Use

• Always take the tablets exactly as your doctor has told you.
• Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own.
• You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The tablets may be taken with or without food.
• In order to maintain control of the thyroid gland, you may need to continue to take Anti thyrox tablets for several months. Your doctor will decide when treatment can be stopped.

Side Effects

Skin rash, Headache, Skin pigmentation, Pain, Joint stiffness, Nausea, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Hair loss