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Carbidax 10mg Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on 09 Nov 2024 | 01:05 AM (IST)
Carbidax 10mg 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 (10mg)

Marketer

Daxia Healthcare

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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 Carbidax Tablet

Benefits of Carbidax Tablet

Hyperthyroidism
Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 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 Carbidax
  • Headache
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Nausea
  • Joint pain
  • Skin rash
  • Itching
  • Gastrointestinal disturbance

How to use Carbidax 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. Carbidax 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Carbidax Tablet works

Carbidax 10mg Tablet is an anti-thyroid medication. It works by reducing the amount of thyroid hormones produced by the thyroid gland.

Quick tips

  • Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carbidax 10mg 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
Carbidax 10mg 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
Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Carbidax 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carbidax 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

No, you should not stop taking Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.
Carbidax 10mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carbidax 10mg Tablet or replacing Carbidax 10mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.
You should not take Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carbidax 10mg Tablet.
Very rarely, Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.
The effectiveness and side effects of Carbidax 10mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carbidax 10mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.
If you have started taking Carbidax 10mg 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, Carbidax 10mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.
No, it is advisable not to take Carbidax 10mg 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 Carbidax 10mg 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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Patient concerns

TSH level 0.08 first trimester

Dr. Suman Rao
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
You are having hyperthyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist

Hyperthyroidism - Tremors, Insomnia and breathlessness.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Dr. Sunil Sekhri
Diabetology
your symptoms are because of Hyperthyroidism. Treatment requires that you be examined in clinic and clinical findings along with your reports will guide the Doctor to prescribe appropriate treatment. Also get ECG done
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Address: A,B,C-111, SAKAR COMPLEX, SANSTHA VASAHAT, RAOPURA, Vadodara-390001, Gujarat, India

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