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Propylthiouracil_Lederle
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Basic Information:
This medicine is used to treat conditions in which the
thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone
(hyperthyroidism).
Information:
How It Works
Propylthiouracil interferes with the body's ability to use
iodine in the manufacture of thyroid hormone.
Range and Frequency
Adults: To start, 300 to 900 mg a day, with doses every 8
hours. Maximum dose: 1,200 mg a day. Usual maintenance dose is
50 to 600 mg a day. Children ages 6 to 10: To start, 50 to 150
mg a day in 3 doses. The dose can be adjusted later. Children
ages 10 and older: 50 to 300 mg per day, in 3 doses. To treat
a thyroid crisis: 400 mg or more (up to 900 mg a day) for the
first day, reduced gradually over subsequent days.
Onset of Effect
5 days or more.
