Thyrorich 125

Composition of Thyrorich 125

Thyrorich 125 contains Levothyroxine sodium 125 mcg (as thyroxine). It belongs to the Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4) class of medicines.

Uses of Thyrorich 125

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• replacement therapy after thyroidectomy
• thyroid hormone suppression therapy in certain thyroid conditions (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Restores normal thyroid hormone levels
• Improves symptoms of hypothyroidism such as fatigue and weight gain
• Helps regulate metabolism and energy
• Supports normal heart rate and body temperature
• Prevents complications of untreated hypothyroidism

How Thyrorich 125 works

Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4. It is converted to T3 in the body and restores normal thyroid hormone levels, helping regulate metabolism, energy, heart rate and body temperature.

How to take Thyrorich 125

Oral tablet. Take once daily exactly as prescribed, preferably on an empty stomach 30–60 minutes before breakfast with water. Avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids or multivitamins within 4 hours; take at the same time each day and do not stop abruptly without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, chest pain, tremor, fever and dangerous heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Thyrorich 125

Most side effects of Thyrorich are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Palpitations
• rapid heartbeat
• nervousness
• insomnia
• headache
• tremor
• sweating
• heat intolerance
• weight loss
• diarrhoea
• menstrual irregularities

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Thyrorich 125

Warnings and precautions

Use only under medical supervision; dose is individualized based on TSH/T4 levels. Overdose can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism and serious cardiac effects. Use with caution in heart disease (angina, arrhythmias), elderly, adrenal insufficiency (must be treated before starting), diabetes (may alter glucose control) and osteoporosis risk. Not for weight loss; high doses can be dangerous. Monitor thyroid function tests periodically, especially after dose changes and during pregnancy.

Do not take Thyrorich if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated overactive thyroid or untreated adrenal insufficiency.

Interactions with other medicines

Calcium salts,iron supplements,aluminium/magnesium antacids,sucralfate,cholestyramine/colestipol,sevelamer (reduced absorption); proton pump inhibitors and high-fibre/soy diets may reduce effect; warfarin (increased anticoagulant effect); antidiabetic medicines/insulin (dose adjustment may be needed); digoxin (effect may decrease); carbamazepine,phenytoin,phenobarbital,rifampicin (increased metabolism); amiodarone (affects thyroid function)

How to store Thyrorich 125

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Thyrorich 125

Keep to the same brand where you can, and take it at the same time every morning. Have your thyroid blood test repeated as your doctor advises after any dose change.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PRIMUS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Thyroid hormone replacement

Drug class:

Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4)