Tapazole
Tapazole contains thiamazole and is a tablet used for hyperthyroidism. It comes in several strengths and pack sizes. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$36.60 | US$1.22 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$46.80 | US$0.78 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$55.80 | US$0.62 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$64.80 | US$0.54 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$86.40 | US$0.48 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$33.00 | US$1.10 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$49.20 | US$0.82 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$62.10 | US$0.69 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$74.40 | US$0.62 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$93.60 | US$0.52 |
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Thiamazole
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tapazole on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hyperthyroidism
- Alternative names
- Carbimazole
- Therapeutic class
- Antithyroid Agent
- Pharmacological class
- Thionamide
- Minor side effects
- nausea; rash; arthralgia; headache
- Moderate side effects
- jaundice; pruritus
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature away from direct medical hazard.
- Drug interactions
- warfarin; theophylline
- Age restrictions
- Used with physician supervision in paediatric cases.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to thionamides; severe hepatic impairment; history of bone marrow disorders
Precautions and warnings
report any signs of infection or sore throat immediately; monitor white blood cell count; use caution in pregnancy
Serious side effects
agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention; hepatitis, requires immediate medical attention; vasculitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Thiamazole 5mg and 10mg tablets, used in the management of hyperthyroidism. A thionamide that blocks the enzyme thyroid peroxidase.
Mechanism of action
This medication functions by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones through the blockade of the enzyme thyroid peroxidase. This prevents the iodination of tyrosine residues, effectively reducing the levels of active thyroid hormones in the blood.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk associated with first trimester use; doctor consultation essential. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Tapazole tablets contain thiamazole, a thionamide anti-thyroid medicine, and are supplied in 5mg and 10mg strengths. Thiamazole is used to treat hyperthyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. Eli Lilly is the originator company, and the same active ingredient also appears under the name carbimazole. It belongs to the anti-thyroid group of medicines and may also be taken before thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy.
Thiamazole blocks thyroid peroxidase, the enzyme the gland uses to build thyroid hormones, lowering active hormone levels in the blood. Bone marrow depression can occur, so a sore throat or any sign of infection needs immediate medical attention, and white cell counts are monitored. Reliable contraception is required throughout treatment because it can harm an unborn baby, and breast-feeding should be avoided as small amounts may pass into the mother’s milk.
Ordering Tapazole for delivery in Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to one week; Standard Airmail up to three weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose the 5mg or 10mg tablet; see Thyroid Health for related medicines.
FAQ
Is Tapazole the brand-name original?
Yes, Tapazole is the original brand from Eli Lilly, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (thiamazole) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What is Tapazole for?
Tapazole contains thiamazole and is taken for hyperthyroidism. Thiamazole functions by inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones through the blockade of the enzyme thyroid peroxidase.
What are the possible side effects of Tapazole?
The ones people notice most with thiamazole are nausea, rash, arthralgia and headache. Some people also get jaundice and pruritus. Rarer but serious: agranulocytosis, hepatitis and vasculitis. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Tapazole alongside other medicines?
Thiamazole can interact with warfarin and theophylline. Before you start Tapazole, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
How fast does Tapazole work?
Thiamazole usually kicks in within 30 to 60 minutes, and the effect tends to last around 6 to 12 hours. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Is there another brand of thiamazole?
You may also see thiamazole sold as Carbimazole.
How much is Tapazole?
Tapazole comes in 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 180 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Do I need a prescription to order Tapazole here?
No, not online. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Tapazole. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Tapazole for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Tapazole is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Eli Lilly and do not ship the original Tapazole.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Thiamazole) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.