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Thyromed-25 Tablet | PingMeDoc Pharmacy

Name: Thyromed-25 Tablet
Brand: COMED CHEMICALS`
Price: 176.48 INR
Availability: InStock

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Overview

Thyromed-25 Tablet contains Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg tablet. Prescription required.

Uses & benefits

Treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioiodine therapy, suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre as advised by doctor

How it works

Levothyroxine is synthetic thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone normally produced by the body. It is converted to active T3 in tissues and helps restore normal thyroid hormone levels, regulating metabolism, energy, heart rate and growth.

Directions for use

Take orally once daily exactly as prescribed, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach 30–60 minutes before breakfast with water. Avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids or multivitamins; keep a 4-hour gap. Use the same brand consistently and do not stop or change dose without medical advice; dose is adjusted based on TSH/T4 tests.

Side effects

Palpitations,fast heart rate,anxiety,irritability,tremor,headache,insomnia,sweating,heat intolerance,diarrhoea,weight loss,increased appetite,menstrual irregularities

Warnings & precautions

Not for weight loss/obesity treatment. Use caution in heart disease, angina, arrhythmias, hypertension and in elderly—may need lower starting dose. Overdose can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism and serious cardiac effects. Monitor TSH/free T4 periodically; dose requirements may change in pregnancy, with weight changes, or with interacting medicines. If signs of chest pain, severe palpitations, shortness of breath occur, seek medical care.

Drug interactions

Calcium carbonate,iron salts,aluminium/magnesium antacids,sucralfate,cholestyramine/colestipol,sevelamer (reduce absorption); rifampicin,carbamazepine,phenytoin (increase metabolism); sertraline,amiodarone (alter thyroid levels); warfarin (increased anticoagulant effect); insulin/oral antidiabetics (dose adjustment may be needed); oestrogens (may increase requirement).