Methimercazole Benefits & Uses

Methimercazole is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hyperthyroidism

Other Benefits

Methimercazole 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

Methimercazole Related Warnings

Is the use of Methimercazole safe for pregnant women?

Methimercazole has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Methimercazole without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Methimercazole safe during breastfeeding?

Methimercazole does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Methimercazole on the Kidneys?

Methimercazole rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Methimercazole on the Liver?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Methimercazole on the Heart?

Side effects of Methimercazole rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Methimercazole with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Deferiprone

Moderate

Amiodarone

Iodine

Potassium Iodide

Methimercazole Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Methimercazole

Is this Methimercazole habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Methimercazole.

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

After taking Methimercazole, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Methimercazole can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Methimercazole only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Methimercazole in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Methimercazole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Methimercazole

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Methimercazole

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

Severe