Thyrox Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. The alternative uses of Thyrox Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Thyrox Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Thyrox Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Thyrox Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Thyrox Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Thyrox Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Thyrox Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Thyrox Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Thyrox Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Thyrox Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Thyrox Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Thyrox Tablet 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thyrox Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Thyrox Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Thyrox Tablet is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Thyrox Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrox Tablet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Thyrox Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyrox Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyrox Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Thyrox Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Thyrox Tablet only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Thyrox Tablet on the Heart?
Thyrox Tablet can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
Thyrox Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrox Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyrox Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Thyrox Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Thyrox Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Thyrox Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Thyrox Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Thyrox Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Thyrox Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Thyrox Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Thyrox Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Thyrox Tablet might cause nausea and vomiting, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
The dose of Thyrox Tablet may vary from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. The oral form of Thyrox Tablet has to be taken at least half an hour before the meal because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and epilepsy.
Rarely, Thyrox Tablet causes fever. The exact cause of fever is unknown. If you are experiencing high fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever is not relieved then discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Thyrox Tablet is not a steroid. It contains thyroxine which is a type of naturally occurring thyroid hormone that plays a major role in metabolic, growth, and development.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levo-T® (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770