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Medicines propylthiouracilQuestion & answer

propylthiouracil · Medicine question

Can propylthiouracil cause hair loss?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Propylthiouracil can cause abnormal hair loss, which is listed among its minor adverse effects.

Sources for this answer

Propylthiouracil 100mg TabletsMorningside Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 1Document updated 29 December 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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