Thyrobest Information
Thyrobest is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. The alternative uses of Thyrobest have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Thyrobest depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Thyrobest as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Thyrobest normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Thyrobest's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Thyrobest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Thyrobest can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Thyrobest in conditions like Heart Disease, Hypopituitarism. Other contraindications of Thyrobest have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Thyrobest may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Thyrobest is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Thyrobest Benefits & Uses
Thyrobest is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
Thyrobest Dosage & How to Take
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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Thyrobest Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Thyrobest is used -
Thyrobest Related Warnings
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Is the use of Thyrobest safe for pregnant women?
Thyrobest is safe for pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Thyrobest safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrobest has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Thyrobest on the Kidneys?
Using Thyrobest does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Thyrobest on the Liver?
Thyrobest is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Thyrobest on the Heart?
Thyrobest is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Thyrobest with Other Drugs
Thyrobest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Thyrobest Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrobest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Heart Disease
- Hypopituitarism
Frequently asked Questions about Thyrobest
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Is this Thyrobest habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Thyrobest has not been reported.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Thyrobest does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Thyrobest only as per medical advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Thyrobest is not used to treat mental disorders.
No
Thyrobest Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Thyrobest
It is safe to take Thyrobest with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrobest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Thyrobest with alcohol will be.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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
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
