Carbimazole
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Diabetes & Endocrine treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Take orally with a glass of water, once daily or divided two to three times daily, with or after meals to minimize stomach upset. Complete regular blood counts and thyroid function tests (FT3, FT4, TSH) as scheduled.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Mild skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, arthralgia, nausea, headache, mild leukopenia. Rare/Severe: Boxed warning: Life-threatening agranulocytosis (profound absolute neutrophil count < 500/mcL); severe hepatotoxicity, vasculitis (ANCA-positive), and aplasia cutis in neonates (if used in first trimester).
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Major safety warning: Can cause sudden, life-threatening agranulocytosis; patients MUST be instructed to report immediate sore throat, mouth ulcers, or fever, and obtain an urgent complete blood count (CBC). Preferred over propylthiouracil due to lower hepatotoxicity, except in the first trimester of pregnancy where PTU is preferred due to methimazole embryopathy risk.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Carbimazole
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Carbimazole Tablets 10 mg
Methimazole / Carbimazole (prodrug of methimazole) is a thionamide antithyroid drug on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It inhibits the enzyme thyroid peroxidase (TPO), preventing the oxidation of iodide to iodine and blocking the organification and coupling of iodotyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, halting the synthesis of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Indicated for the medical management of hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goiter, preparation for radioactive iodine or thyroidectomy, and thyrotoxic crisis.
Carbimazole Tablets 5 mg
Methimazole / Carbimazole (prodrug of methimazole) is a thionamide antithyroid drug on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It inhibits the enzyme thyroid peroxidase (TPO), preventing the oxidation of iodide to iodine and blocking the organification and coupling of iodotyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, halting the synthesis of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Indicated for the medical management of hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goiter, preparation for radioactive iodine or thyroidectomy, and thyrotoxic crisis.
Carbimazole Tablets 20mg
Methimazole / Carbimazole (prodrug of methimazole) is a thionamide antithyroid drug on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It inhibits the enzyme thyroid peroxidase (TPO), preventing the oxidation of iodide to iodine and blocking the organification and coupling of iodotyrosine residues on thyroglobulin, halting the synthesis of thyroid hormones T3 and T4. Indicated for the medical management of hyperthyroidism in Graves' disease, toxic multinodular goiter, preparation for radioactive iodine or thyroidectomy, and thyrotoxic crisis.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Carbimazole.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbimazole Tablets 10 mg | 100's | ₹79.41 | NEO MERCAZOLE, ANTI THYROX, CARBIZOLE | ₹421.63 | 81% Save |
| Carbimazole Tablets 5 mg | 10's | ₹10.31 | NEO MERCAZOLE, ANTI THYROX, THYROCAB, CARBIROSE | ₹21.07 | 51% Save |
| Carbimazole Tablets 20mg | 100's in Amber Coloured Glass Bottle | Under Process | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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