CompositionPTU Tablet is used to treat hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid gland). It is a single-ingredient antithyroid medicine containing propylthiouracil.
It helps control symptoms such as unexplained weight loss, a rapid heart rate and anxiety. Take it in the dose, frequency and duration prescribed by your doctor, and continue treatment for as long as your doctor advises, even when symptoms improve, as stopping early can allow symptoms to return.
Avoid excess iodine-rich foods such as seaweed and iodised salt, and attend regular thyroid function and blood count checks.
Before starting, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding, or if you have liver problems, and about all other medicines, supplements or herbal products you take. Report unexplained fever, sore throat, unusual bruising, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes immediately. Follow the prescribed dose, frequency and duration, report persistent or serious side effects, and do not stop the medicine unless your doctor advises you to do so.
