Tapazole is a medicine whose active substance is Methimazole used to treat thyroid. It inhibits the absorption of iodine and controls the overproduction of hormones thus softening the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Indications for Tapazole
Hyperthyroidism.
Tapazo's price
The price of Tapazole 10 mg ranges from 16 to 18 reais, depending on the region.
Side Effects of Tapazole
Headache; dizziness; swelling; weakness; lack of appetite; burning sensation; tingling or touch-prone; inflammation in the nerves; vertigo; disease in the ganglia; muscle pain; joint pain; nausea; vomiting; loss of taste; skin rash; itching; stomach problem; loss of hair. Tapazole is not fattening.
Contraindications for Tapazole
Pregnant or lactating women; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Tapazole
Oral use
Adults
The treatment should have an initial duration of 2 months.
- Mild hyperthyroidism : Administer 5 mg Tapazole 3 times daily.
- Moderate Hyperthyroidism : Administer 10 mg Tapazole 3 times daily.
- Severe Hyperthyroidism : Administer 20 mg Tapazole 3 times daily.
Children
- Initially : Administer 4 mg / kg Tapazole per day.
- Maintenance : Administer 0.2 mg / kg Tapazole per day.
