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Medicines propylthiouracilQuestion & answer

propylthiouracil · Medicine question

Can propylthiouracil cause hearing impairment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Propylthiouracil can rarely cause hearing impairment, which usually becomes less marked after the drug is withdrawn.

Sources for this answer

Propylthiouracil 50mg TabletsWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 5Document updated 17 February 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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