Neomercazole
Designed to support thyroid hormone suppression to manage hyperthyroid symptoms and alleviate cardiovascular stress.
- Categories
- Thyroid Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Carbimazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg · 10mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Neomercazole vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Neomercazole details
- Condition
- Hyperthyroidism
- Alternative names
- carbimazole
- Therapeutic class
- Antithyroid Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Thiourea Antithyroid
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; mild skin rash
- Moderate side effects
- joint pain; taste changes; mild hair loss
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Abbott
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Theophylline; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Contraindications
severe haematological disorders; history of pancreatitis associated with carbimazole
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; acute pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support thyroid hormone suppression to manage hyperthyroid symptoms and alleviate cardiovascular stress.
Mechanism of action
Rapidly metabolises into methimazole, inhibiting thyroid peroxidase to block vital iodination of tyrosine residues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal goiter and cutis aplasia. Avoid unless essential. Breastfeeding: Caution advised.