Methimazole Benefits & Uses

Methimazole is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hyperthyroidism

Methimazole Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
Geriatric	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.12 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: used in Hyperthyroidism

Methimazole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Methimazole is used -

Mild

Skin Rash
Hair Loss
Headache
Pain in Extremity
Nausea or vomiting
Skin Discolouration
Paresthesia

Methimazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Methimazole safe for pregnant women?

Methimazole should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Methimazole safe during breastfeeding?

Methimazole is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Methimazole on the Kidneys?

Methimazole rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Methimazole on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Methimazole. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Methimazole only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Methimazole on the Heart?

Side effects of Methimazole rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Methimazole with Other Drugs

Methimazole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Deferiprone

Moderate

Amiodarone

Iodine

Potassium Iodide

Methimazole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Methimazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Liver Disease
Bleeding
Blood Clotting Disorders
Alcoholism

Frequently asked Questions about Methimazole

Is this Methimazole habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Methimazole is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Methimazole as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Methimazole should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Methimazole is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Methimazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methimazole

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Methimazole with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Methimazole

Consuming Methimazole with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Methimazole

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 253

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 829-831

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