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Thyrox 50 Tablet
Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg (equivalent to Levothyroxine 50 mcg)
₹132In stock
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Thyrox 50 Tablet is used for treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid); thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioiodine therapy; TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed).
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Key details
Salt: Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg (equivalent to Levothyroxine 50 mcg)
Available variants: tablet 120 Tablet
Price: ₹132 (₹1.10 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
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Thyrox 50 Tablet in Bangladesh
17 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- EuthycinIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- JaroxinJayson Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Leroid 50Drug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- Levothyroxine 50 mcgIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhamrai Unit)
- SynroidBeximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- T4 50Popular Pharmaceuticals PLC
- ThormonAristopharma Limited
- ThroidAdvanced Chemical Industries PLC.
- ThynorEskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Tongi,Gazipur
- ThyrinSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- ThyrolarThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- ThyronorNuvista Pharma PLC.
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- ThyrosinTechno Drugs Ltd., Satipara, Narshingdi
- ThyrotabIbn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.
- ThyroxRenata PLC
- Thyrox 0.05Renata PLC, Gazipur
- Thyrozim 50One Pharma Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
Composition of Thyrox 50 Tablet
Thyrox 50 Tablet contains Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg (equivalent to Levothyroxine 50 mcg). It belongs to the Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4) class of medicines.
Uses of Thyrox 50 Tablet
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioiodine therapy
- TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers
- Goitre (as prescribed)
Benefits of Thyrox 50 Tablet
- In Hypothyroidism
- Thyrox replaces the thyroid hormone your gland is no longer making, restoring energy, concentration, body temperature and weight to normal. Taken every day, it lets you live a completely normal life.
- In Goitre
- Thyrox supplies the thyroid hormone the body lacks, which can shrink an enlarged thyroid gland and stop it growing further.
- In Thyroid hormone replacement
- Thyrox provides the thyroid hormone your body cannot make itself, for example after thyroid surgery or radioiodine treatment, so metabolism stays normal.
How Thyrox 50 Tablet works
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine (T4), a natural thyroid hormone. It is converted to the active hormone T3 in the body and restores normal thyroid hormone levels, helping regulate metabolism, energy, and body functions.
How to take Thyrox 50 Tablet
Tablet: Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily on an empty stomach (ideally morning), 30–60 minutes before breakfast with water. Take at the same time daily; avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids or high-fibre/soy foods—keep a 4-hour gap. Do not stop or change dose without medical advice; periodic TSH monitoring is required.
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 Thyrox 50 Tablet
Most side effects of Thyrox are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Palpitations
- fast heartbeat
- anxiety
- insomnia
- headache
- tremor
- sweating
- heat intolerance
- diarrhoea
- nausea
- weight loss
- irritability
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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 Thyrox 50 Tablet
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancySAFE
- Generally safe (dose adjustment and monitoring needed)
- Breast feedingSAFE
- Generally considered safe while breastfeeding.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneySAFE
- No dose change is usually needed in kidney disease.
- LiverSAFE
- No dose change is usually needed in liver disease.
Warnings and precautions
Schedule H: use under medical supervision. Incorrect dosing can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms (chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness) and may worsen heart disease; use caution in elderly, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dose adjustments needed in pregnancy, postpartum, and with weight changes. Not for weight loss/obesity. Use caution in adrenal insufficiency (treat first) and diabetes (may alter glucose control).
Do not take Thyrox 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,orlistat (reduce absorption); rifampicin,carbamazepine,phenytoin,phenobarbital,sertraline (may reduce effect); warfarin (increased anticoagulant effect); insulin/oral antidiabetics (dose may need adjustment); digoxin (levels/effect may change).
How to store Thyrox 50 Tablet
Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep tablets in original pack and out of reach of children.
Quick tips for Thyrox 50 Tablet
- 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.
Related lab tests
People taking Thyrox are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Therapeutic class:
- Thyroid hormone
- Drug class:
- Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4)
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Thyrox 50 Tablet FAQs
What is Thyrox 50 Tablet used for?
Thyrox 50 Tablet is commonly used for Treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid); thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioiodine therapy; TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Thyrox 50 Tablet?
Hypothyroidism: Thyrox replaces the thyroid hormone your gland is no longer making, restoring energy, concentration, body temperature and weight to normal. Taken every day, it lets you live a completely normal life. It is also used for goitre, thyroid hormone replacement.
What is the salt in Thyrox 50 Tablet?
Thyrox 50 Tablet contains Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg (equivalent to Levothyroxine 50 mcg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Thyrox 50 Tablet?
Tablet: Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily on an empty stomach (ideally morning), 30–60 minutes before breakfast with water. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Thyrox 50 Tablet work?
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine (T4), a natural thyroid hormone.
Is Thyrox 50 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Thyrox 50 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Thyrox 50 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Thyrox are Palpitations, fast heartbeat, anxiety, insomnia, headache. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Thyrox 50 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Thyrox 50 Tablet is generally considered safe in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Thyrox.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Thyrox 50 Tablet?
Limit alcohol while taking Thyrox 50 Tablet; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Thyrox 50 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Thyrox 50 Tablet habit forming?
No. Thyrox 50 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Thyrox 50 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Thyrox 50 Tablet starts at ₹132 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 120 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Thyrox 50 Tablet?
Thyrox 50 Tablet is manufactured by MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Thyrox 50 Tablet delivered?
Thyrox 50 Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Thyrox 50 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg (equivalent to Levothyroxine 50 mcg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹132 (₹1.10 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Therapeutic class
- Thyroid hormone
- Drug class
- Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 120 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling,Indian Pharmacopoeia/standard drug references,Established medical literature (thyroid hormone replacement guidelines),CDSCO prescribing information principles
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Thyrox 50 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.