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Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It reduces the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
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General Information

Contains

Carbimazole (20mg)

Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

You should take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. But, before taking it report to doctor if you have any known allergy to this medication. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Remember to inform doctor if you experience unexplained bleeding, fever, or general illness. Your doctor may advice for monitoring of liver function.

It may cause skin rash, headache, paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation) and hair loss as its side effects.

Uses of Anti-Thyrox Tablet

Benefits of Anti-Thyrox Tablet

Hyperthyroidism
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet reduces the amount of thyroid hormone in your body and also helps relieve the symptoms of hyperthyroidism. These include palpitations, feeling anxious, sweaty or shaky, and being intolerant to heat. This will help you have a better quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Anti-Thyrox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Anti-Thyrox
  • Headache
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Nausea
  • Joint pain
  • Skin rash
  • Itching
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Anti-Thyrox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Anti-Thyrox Tablet works

Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

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Quick tips

  • Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet is used for the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
  • You may have to stop taking it for a while if you are also taking radio-iodine as a treatment for your overactive thyroid.
  • It may affect the level of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever, or general illness.
  • Stop taking Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet and Inform your doctor if you develop symptoms of liver damage such as abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine, or yellowing of the eyes or skin.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

No, you should not stop taking Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet even if you start feeling better. You may have to take it for several months depending on your investigations. The duration of the treatment will continue till the thyroid hormone levels return to normal. This duration may vary from six months to 18 months. Your doctor will decide when the treatment should be stopped.
You may start feeling better within 1-3 weeks of starting Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet or replacing Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
You should not take Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet if you have serious liver disorder or serious blood disorder. You should also avoid taking this medicine if you are pregnant or are allergic to Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet.
Very rarely, Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet interferes with the bone marrow and causes a drastic drop in white blood cells. These white blood cells are a part of the body's defense against bacterial infections, such as sore throats. So, a sore throat can sometimes be the first clue that Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet is affecting the bone marrow. Your sister should contact her doctor and get a blood test. If a blood test shows her white blood cell count to be normal, then she can continue Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
The effectiveness and side effects of Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
If you have started taking Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet, the dose of warfarin may need adjustment. You should consult your doctor and get your bleeding time checked so that the dose can be adjusted according to the results of the investigations.
Yes, Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet can be the yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice). It may also cause abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, etc. If you notice jaundice, you should discontinue Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
No, it is advisable not to take Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet during pregnancy as it may cause abnormalities in your baby. You should consult your doctor because if your thyroid hormone levels are not controlled, the chances of birth defects in your baby are much more. In case Anti-Thyrox 20 Tablet is the only option for you, your doctor will prescribe the lowest possible dose, which will be regulated according to your condition. You can stop it 3-4 weeks before delivery to reduce the chances of complications in your baby.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Carbonylimidazoles Derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Antithyroid agents-Thyroid peroxidase inhibitors

Related lab tests

Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Thyroxine - Free

Thyroxine - Total

References

  1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 205.
  2. Carbimazole. London, UK: Amdipharm UK Limited; 2008 [revised 30 Jul. 2014]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  3. Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S189-S198. [Accessed 4 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. MIMS India. Carbimazole. [Accessed 28 Mar. 2023] (online) Available from:

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User feedback

Once A Day
54%
Twice A Day
30%
Thrice A Day
16%
Hyperthyroidism
100%
Poor
56%
Average
22%
Excellent
22%
Headache
50%
Pain
50%
With food
100%

Patient concerns

Can I start using anti thyrox tablets. I m not gaining weight after eating rich diet also?

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
You need to take medicine. Once yourthyroid level remains normal weight will increase

i am taking eltroxin 100 mcg tab daily one but i am getting cramps in right hand and some times i breath fast i want to change my elctoxin 100 mcg to generic medicine suggest me

Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar
Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar
Internal Medicine
You can take tab Thyrox 100ug 1OD
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Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.

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