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Medicines carbimazoleQuestion & answer

carbimazole · Medicine question

Which medicines carry a risk of cross-allergy with carbimazole?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Thiamazole (methimazole), the active metabolite of carbimazole, and propylthiouracil carry a risk of cross-allergy with carbimazole.

Sources for this answer

Carbimazole 20 mg tabletsADVANZ Pharma · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 9Document updated 24 December 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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