Thyonorm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Other than this, Thyonorm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Thyonorm depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Thyonorm side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Thyonorm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Thyonorm's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Thyonorm related warnings talks about Thyonorm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Thyonorm can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Thyonorm in conditions like Heart Disease, Hypopituitarism. Some other conditions that can be affected by Thyonorm are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Thyonorm may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Thyonorm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Thyonorm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thyonorm is used -
Is the use of Thyonorm safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Thyonorm in pregnant women.
Is the use of Thyonorm safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Thyonorm as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Thyonorm on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Thyonorm on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyonorm on the Liver?
Using Thyonorm does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Thyonorm on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Thyonorm for the heart.
Thyonorm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyonorm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyonorm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Thyonorm.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Thyonorm does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Thyonorm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Thyonorm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Thyonorm
Taking Thyonorm with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyonorm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Thyonorm with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770