Thyrox 50 Tablet

Drug | Tablet

Treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid); thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioiodine therapy; TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed).

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.

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.

Palpitations,fast heartbeat,anxiety,insomnia,headache,tremor,sweating,heat intolerance,diarrhoea,nausea,weight loss,irritability

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).

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).

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

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