Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Carbimazole
Drug Class
Thyroid Therapy
Chemical Class
Imidazoline
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
H03BB01
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Neo-Mercazole?
Uses
Carbimazole used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. It depresses the formation of thyroid hormone. Carbimazole is a pro-drug as after a...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Imidazoline
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antithyroid pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Imidazoline. It belongs to Thyroid peroxidase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antithyroid pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Carbimazole is 186.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
5 to 15 mg — 8 hourly
Maintenance, for 6-18 Months
2
Adult · PO
20 to 60 mg — 8 hourly
Initially, As Required
3
Child · Oral
0.25 mg/kg — 8 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Tracheal obstruction, severe blood disorders
Important Warnings
Warn patients to inform doctor if sore throat, mouth ulcers, bruising, fever, malaise or non-specific illness develops
Side Effects
Arthralgiafeverheadachejaundicemalaisemild GI disturbancesnauseapruritusrashtaste disturbance. Rare: Agranulocytosisalopeciabone marrow Suppressionjaundicemyopathypancytopenia
Drug Interactions
Carbimazole is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementDigoxinPrednisolone and PrednisoneWarfarin (Na) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Contraindicated
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 267
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 100 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 2.67 per unit
~11% below the approved ceiling, per unit
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 100Rs 300.75
DVAGOper pack of 100Rs 267
ServaidRs 170
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Carbimazole, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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