Carbimazole (NEOMERDIN®)
What is Neomerdin used for?
Neomerdin is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism, and Graves’ disease, the preparation of hyperthyroid patient for thyroidectomy, and as an adjunct to radioiodine therapy and the treatment of thyroid storm.
How much and how often should Neomerdin be taken?
The initial dose of Neomerdin for adults is 20 mg to 60 mg once daily or in divided doses. Usual maintenance dose is 5 mg to 15 mg daily. For children, the usual dose is 15 mg daily.
What are possible side effects of Neomerdin?
The most common side effects of Neomerdin are nausea and vomiting, gastric discomfort, headache, arthralgia, skin rashes, pruritus and hair loss. A more serious side effect is bone marrow depression which may occur rarely.
What is the available pack size of Neomerdin?
Neomerdin is Carbimazole 5 mg tablet available in blister pack of 10’s in a box of 100’s and Carbimazole 20 mg tablet available in blister pack of 10’s in a box of 100’s.
FDA Registration number:
5 mg: DRP-11678
20 mg: DR-XY36391