Carmazole

No, you should not stop taking Carmazole 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 Carmazole 10mg Tablet. However, it usually takes 4-8 weeks to see the full benefits of the treatment.

Carmazole 10mg Tablet may cause hair loss but not in everyone. It has been seen that on discontinuing Carmazole 10mg Tablet or replacing Carmazole 10mg Tablet with another medicine, there is improvement, and hair loss reverses.

You should not take Carmazole 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 Carmazole 10mg Tablet or any of the ingredients present in it Carmazole 10mg Tablet.

Very rarely, Carmazole 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 Carmazole 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 Carmazole 10mg Tablet. If not, she should stop the treatment after consulting the doctor.

The effectiveness and side effects of Carmazole 10mg Tablet in children are more or less the same as in adults. Carmazole 10mg Tablet should not be used in children less than 2 years of age.

If you have started taking Carmazole 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, Carmazole 10mg Tablet may cause liver problems, though not in everyone. A very common side effect of Carmazole 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 Carmazole 10mg Tablet and seek immediate medical advice.

No, it is advisable not to take Carmazole 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 Carmazole 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.