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Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism, also called an overactive thyroid, happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Because these hormones help control processes such as heart rate and body temperature, the effects can be felt throughout the body.

Neomercazole

Carbimazole

5mg · 10mg

Carbimazole tablets for an overactive thyroid. It slows the production of thyroid hormone.

From$0.57/ tabletView

Tapazole

Thiamazole

5mg

Thiamazole tablets for an overactive thyroid. It reduces thyroid hormone production.

From$0.78/ tabletView

Key points

  • Symptoms can include a fast heartbeat, feeling hot, tremor, weight loss or nervousness.
  • Causes can include Graves’ disease, thyroid nodules and inflammation of the thyroid gland.
  • Graves’ disease is an immune system condition that can cause hyperthyroidism.

Medicines listed for Hyperthyroidism

The listed tablets contain Carbimazole and Thiamazole. These ingredients are antithyroid medicines, a class that reduces the thyroid’s production of hormones in hyperthyroidism.

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