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Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Thyroxine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet

Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet is the primary hormone which is secreted by the thyroid gland. This medication plays an important role in controlling body metabolism and regulates the functions of the heart and the digestive tract. It also keeps the bones strong, helps in development of the brain and controls muscle growth.

Patients should consult their doctors before using this medication, who have medical problems like:

The drug is meant to be taken orally, ideally in the morning just before breakfast. In case of a skipped dose, you can take 2 doses at the same time the next day.

In case if an underactive thyroid, the hormone may be replaced with Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet. The dosage of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet is generally determined by the doctor, who decides the dose depending on the age as well as weight of the individual. A patient’s present health condition and medical history is also kept in mind when determining the dose.

    What are the uses of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet

    • Hypothyroidism

    What are the contraindications of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine does not cause any harm to the fetus, but there is no scientific evidence to certify it. Hence, it is best to consult a doctor before consuming it during pregnancy. It is best to be administered orally.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      During breastfeeding use of this medicine is probably safe. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The duration of action of this drug vary depending on the patients body.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect will be produced within 3-5 days of its oral administration and within 6-8 hours of its intravenous injection.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported for this drug.

    What are the substitutes for Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      This medicine should be consumed on time and on a regular basis. The missed dose should be taken immediately. But in case, the time of next dose is near, then the missed dose should be skipped.

    How does this medication work?

    Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet acts as an alternative to natural thyroxine hormone (T4) secreted by the thyroid gland. It gets converted into an active metabolite (T3) in the kidney and liver. The thyroid hormones combine with thyroxin-binding globulin and thyroxin-binding prealbumin to escalate solubility. Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet then combines with thyroid hormone receptors in the nucleus and cytoplasm.

      What are the interactions of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Disease

        Patients with Cardiovascular disease and diabetes should take caution will taking this medicine. As this might worsen the patients condition.

      FAQs about Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet

      • Ques : What is Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet?

        Ans : Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet is a medication which has Levothyroxine as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by replacing thyroid hormone that is normally produced by the body. Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet is used to treat condition such as Less thyroid hormone production.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet?

        Ans : Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Less thyroid hormone production. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet?

        Ans : Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet which are as follows: Cephalalgia, Irregular menstrual periods, Diarrhea, Headache, Increased pressure around the brain in children, Flushing, High temperature, Restlessness, Deformity of the skull in infants, Sweating, Intolerance to heat, Vomiting, Irregular periods, Tremor, Temporary hair loss in children, Chest pain, and Difficulty in sleeping. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet?

        Ans : Thyrox 100Mcg Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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