Description

Thyronorm 50 – Bottle of 120 Tablets

💊 Formulation:

Uncoated Oral Tablets

🧪 Composition (Per Tablet):

• Active Ingredient:
  Thyroxine Sodium I.P., equivalent to Anhydrous Thyroxine Sodium 50 micrograms (mcg)

🏭 Common Manufacturer:

Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
(Check your label for confirmation)

💡 Indications / Uses:

Thyronorm 50 mcg is prescribed for:

• Primary, secondary, or tertiary hypothyroidism

• Post-thyroidectomy replacement

• Thyroid suppression therapy (e.g., goiter or thyroid nodules)

• Congenital hypothyroidism

• Thyroid hormone replacement in cancer patients

⚙️ Mechanism of Action:

Thyroxine (T4) is a prohormone converted to triiodothyronine (T3) in the body, which:

• Increases metabolic rate

• Enhances protein synthesis

• Regulates growth, development, and energy utilization

🕐 Dosage & Administration:

• Take once daily in the morning on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before breakfast.

• Dosage is individualized based on:

  • TSH levels

  • Age, weight

  • Cardiac status

  • Pregnancy or other clinical factors

• Tablets should be swallowed whole with water.

Do not stop or change the dose without medical supervision.

⚠️ Precautions:

• Monitor thyroid function tests (TSH, free T4) regularly.

• Use with caution in:

  • Cardiac patients (risk of angina, arrhythmia)

  • Elderly

  • Pregnant/breastfeeding women (dose adjustments often needed)

• Maintain a 4-hour gap from medications like:

  • Calcium supplements

  • Iron

  • Antacids

  • Cholestyramine

🚫 Contraindications:

• Untreated thyrotoxicosis

• Adrenal insufficiency (unless treated)

• Allergy to levothyroxine or inactive ingredients

🔄 Drug Interactions:

• Warfarin (enhanced anticoagulant effect)

• Antidiabetics (may need dose adjustment)

• Estrogens (may increase thyroid-binding globulin)

• Digoxin, antidepressants, and others

📦 Storage Conditions:

• Store at room temperature below 25°C

• Protect from light and moisture

• Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children

⚠️ Side Effects (usually with improper dosing):

• Overdose: Sweating, palpitations, insomnia, weight loss, anxiety

• Underdose: Fatigue, weight gain, depression, cold intolerance

• Thyrox 50 mcg Tablet 120’s: Manufactured by Macleods Pharmaceuticals, this generic version offers a cost-effective alternative with a price of ₹124.20 for 120 tablets.

• Euthyrox 50 mg Tab (Pack-100): Produced by Merck Limited, Euthyrox is another reliable option priced at ₹115.

• Thyrorich 50 mcg Tablet 100’s: This product from Primus Remedies is available for ₹103.50, providing a budget-friendly choice.