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PTU Tablet

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua, MDS, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
PTU Tablet belongs to a group of medicine called anti-thyroid agents. It is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It works by reducing the production of a hormone called thyroxine by the thyroid gland.
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General Information

Contains

Propyl Thiouracil (50mg)

Marketer

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

PTU Tablet may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.

Taking this medicine may cause some common side effects such as skin rash, hair loss, headache, pain (joint, nerve, or muscle pain), nausea, and paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation). Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse.

Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of PTU Tablet

Benefits of PTU Tablet

Hyperthyroidism
PTU 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.

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

How PTU Tablet works

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

Quick tips

  • PTU 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 PTU 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 PTU Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
PTU 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
PTU Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether PTU Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
PTU Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of PTU Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of PTU Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidines and Pyrimidine Derivative

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. Propyl Thiouracil. Wrexham: Wockhardt UK Ltd.; 2008 [revised 16 Nov. 2015]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  2. 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. pp. 1165-67.
  3. Propylthiouracil [FDA Label]. Fort Lee, NJ: DAVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2010. [Accessed 03 Sept. 2020] (online) Available from:
  4. Drugs.com. Propyl Thiouracil. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Twice A Day
36%
Once A Day
32%
Thrice A Day
26%
Four Times A Day
5%
Hyperthyroidism
92%
Others
8%
Average
43%
Poor
33%
Excellent
24%
Pain
29%
No Side Effect
29%
Hair loss
14%
Joint stiffness
14%
Headache
14%
With food
100%
Average
67%
Not Expensive
33%

Patient concerns

hi i am PATIENT am pregnant (15 weeks) currently suffering from cough and cold and hyperthoriod, doctor suggest to take seritide accuhaler 250 mg and ptu 50 mg for cough and thyorid it is safe during pregnency.

Dr. Suman Rao
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Seretide is steroid. should not be taken for a very long time. You can use the thyroid medication

TSH level 0.08 first trimester

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

Name: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.

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Country of origin: India
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