Bukwang Methimazole Tablet 2.5 mg

Adult dosage

Adults: The initial daily dose of methimazole is administered orally in 3 divided doses at 8-hour intervals: 15mg for mild cases, 30-40mg for moderate cases, and 60mg for severe cases. As hyperthyroidism resolves, administer a maintenance dose of 5-15mg per day in 1-2 divided doses.

Children's dosage

Children: The initial daily dose of this medicine is 0.4mg/kg of body weight, administered in 3 divided doses at 8-hour intervals. As hyperthyroidism resolves, administer one-half of the initial dose as the maintenance dose.

This medication should not be used in patients with certain blood disorders. For example, patients with agranulocytosis, leukopenia, or thrombocytopenia should not take this medication. Additionally, individuals with a history of allergic reactions to this medication or nursing women should not use it. This product contains lactose, and it should not be administered to patients with genetic lactose intolerance or related diseases. Patients with liver dysfunction or those who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication with caution. Patients with blood disorders also require special attention. During the course of treatment with this medication, regular blood tests and liver function tests should be performed, and immediate consultation with a physician is necessary if side effects such as agranulocytosis, hepatitis, or skin abnormalities occur. Rarely, side effects such as skin rash, itching, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness may occur, and in severe cases, discontinuation of the medication should be considered. This medication can increase the risk of hypothyroidism or bleeding, so coagulation status and thyroid function should be carefully checked before surgery. During pregnancy, it may affect the fetus, and women who may become pregnant should use effective contraception during treatment, while the minimum effective dose should be used cautiously in pregnancy. When taken with anticoagulants, there may be an increased risk of bleeding, so caution is advised when using both medications together. In case of overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, headache, skin rash, and blood abnormalities may appear, and appropriate medical treatment should be sought immediately. Long-term use of this medication at high doses may lead to thyroid abnormalities or other severe side effects, so it should be taken according to the physician's instructions.

Agranulocytosis, leukopenia, hypoprothrombinemia, factor VII deficiency, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, aplastic anemia, liver dysfunction, cholestatic hepatitis, jaundice, hair loss, skin pigmentation, itching, erythema, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal discomfort, malaise, acute pancreatitis, headache, dizziness, peripheral neuropathy, fatigue, drowsiness, rash, urticaria, fever, goiter, hypothyroidism, hepatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, neuritis, stimulation or inhibition of the central nervous system, periarteritis, lupus syndrome, hypoglycemic coma, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, myalgia, salivary gland enlargement, edema, drug fever, sensory disturbances, loss of taste, nephritis

This medication may be sensitive to light and should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. It is safest to store the medication at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C and avoid extremely hot or cold places.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

100 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle