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Tapazole is a drug that has the active substance Metimazole that serves to treat the thyroid. It inhibits the absorption of iodine and controls the excessive production of hormones, thus alleviating the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
Tapazol indications
Hyperthyroidism.
Tapazol Price
The price of Tapazol 10 mg varies between 16 and 18 reais, depending on the region.
Side Effects of Tapazol
Headache; dizziness; swelling; weakness; lack of appetite; burning sensation; tingling or prickling to the touch; inflammation in the nerves; vertigo; ganglion disease; muscle pain; joint pain; nausea; vomiting; loss of taste; rash on the skin; itch; stomach problem; loss of hair. Tapazol does not make you fat.
Contraindications for Tapazol
Pregnant or lactating women; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Tapazol
Oral use
Adults
The treatment must have an initial duration of 2 months.
- Mild hyperthyroidism: Administer 5 mg of Tapazol 3 times a day.
- Moderate hyperthyroidism: Administer 10 mg of Tapazole 3 times a day.
- Severe hyperthyroidism: Administer 20 mg of Tapazole 3 times a day.
Children
- Initially: Administer 4 mg / kg of Tapazol per day.
- Maintenance: Administer 0.2 mg / kg of Tapazol per day.
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