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Propylthiouracil is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Propylthiouracil have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Propylthiouracil depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Propylthiouracil is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Propylthiouracil is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Propylthiouracil safe for pregnant women?
Propylthiouracil should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Propylthiouracil safe during breastfeeding?
Propylthiouracil is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Propylthiouracil on the Kidneys?
Propylthiouracil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Propylthiouracil on the Liver?
Propylthiouracil may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Propylthiouracil on the Heart?
Propylthiouracil is rarely harmful for the heart.
Propylthiouracil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Propylthiouracil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Propylthiouracil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Propylthiouracil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Propylthiouracil as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Propylthiouracil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Propylthiouracil for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Propylthiouracil
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Propylthiouracil together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Propylthiouracil
Taking Propylthiouracil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Propylthiouracil
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1062-1064
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 253