Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Pima
- SSKI
- Tapazole
- ThyroShield
- Zemplar
Descriptions
Methimazole and propylthiouracil are used to treat conditions in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone.
These medicines work by making it harder for the body to use iodine to make thyroid hormone. They do not block the effects of thyroid hormone that was made by the body before their use was begun.
These medicines are available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Tablet
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Solution
- Syrup
Portions of this document last updated: Sep. 01, 2014
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