Propylthiouracil Benefits & Uses

Propylthiouracil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hyperthyroidism

Propylthiouracil 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: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hyperthyroidism Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Above 6 years old can take

Propylthiouracil Side Effects

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

Moderate

Liver Damage

Mild

Skin Rash
Hair Loss
Headache
Pain or discomfort
Nausea or vomiting
Skin Discolouration
Paresthesia
Diarrhoea
Rash

Propylthiouracil Related Warnings

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.

Severe
Is the use of Propylthiouracil safe during breastfeeding?

Propylthiouracil is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Propylthiouracil on the Kidneys?

Propylthiouracil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Severe
What is the effect of Propylthiouracil on the Heart?

Propylthiouracil is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Propylthiouracil with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Iodine

Potassium Iodide

Moderate

Amiodarone

Propylthiouracil Contraindications

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

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Liver Disease
Bleeding
Blood Clotting Disorders
Hemophilia
Hypothyroidism
Hypoprothrombinemia
Thrombocytopenia Absent Radius Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Propylthiouracil

Is this Propylthiouracil habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Propylthiouracil.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Propylthiouracil is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

There is no benefit of taking Propylthiouracil for mental disorders.

No

Propylthiouracil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Propylthiouracil

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Propylthiouracil together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Propylthiouracil

Taking Propylthiouracil with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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; 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

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