WHAT IS PTU 50MG?

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PTU 50MG contains Propylthiouracil, which belongs to a group of medicines called antithyroid drugs

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WHAT PTU 50MG IS USED FOR?

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It is used in the treatment and management of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)

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WARNING & PRECAUTION:

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TALK TO DOCTOR

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Talk to your Doctor, If you:

nAre allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine
nHave a rare hereditary condition affecting the way your body handles some sugars
nHave liver or kidney problems
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PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

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It may be taken during pregnancy, but it may affect your unborn child?s thyroid gland. If you need to take this medicine during pregnancy, you should be given the lowest effective dose and your thyroid function should be checked every four to six weeks
nIf you need to take PTU 50MG whilst you are breast-feeding, you should be given the lowest effective dose and the infant?s development and thyroid function should be monitored
nIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

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CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS

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PTU 50MG are not recommended for use in children under six years of age

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DRIVING & USING MACHINES

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PTU 50MG are not known to affect the ability to drive or operate machinery

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INTERACTIONS:

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Taking another medicine while you are taking Propylthiouracil Tablets can affect how it or the other medicine works. Please inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following (or any other medication):.

nTheophylline, a drug used to treat asthma
nDigoxin, used to treat problems with the rhythm of your heart
nBeta-blockers, used to treat high blood pressure
nRadioiodine, used to treat an overactive thyroid gland
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DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

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Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
nIf you have kidney or liver disease your doctor will reduce your dose according to your condition

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If you take more PTU 50MG

nIf you accidentally take too many tablets contact your doctor or nearest hospital immediately
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nSigns of overdose tablets include being sick, stomach pain, headache, fever, joint pain, itching, being pale, tiredness, frequent infections, unusual bleeding or unexplained bruising
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nIf you forget to take PTU 50MG
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nIf you forget to take a dose, take another as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet
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nIf you stop taking PTU 50MG
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nYou should continue to take PTU 50MG for as long as your doctor tells you. Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first
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SIDE EFFECTS OF PTU 50MG:

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SERIOUS

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• Sore throat
n• Fever
n• Mouth ulcers
n• Unusual bleeding or unexplained bruising
n• Unusual tiredness or weakness
n• Feeling generally unwell
n• Allergic reactions such as difficulty in breathing, cough
n• Swelling of lymph glands
n• Arthritis

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COMMON

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• Feeling sick or being sick
n• Stomach upsets
n• Taste disturbance
n• Headaches
n• Hearing impairment
n• Mild skin rashes
n• Itching or reddening of the skin
n• Hair loss
n• Pain or stiffness of your muscles or joints
n• Abnormal results of liver function tests

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STORAGE:

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Keep out of the sight and reach of children
nStore below 25°C in a dry place. Protect from light