Thyrox 62.5 mcg – Bottle of 100 Tablets

Description

Thyrox 62.5 mcg – Bottle of 100 Tablets:

🧪 Product Details

• Brand Name: Thyrox 62.5 mcg

• Generic Name: Levothyroxine Sodium

• Strength: 62.5 micrograms

• Form: Uncoated tablets

• Packaging: Bottle of 100 tablets

• Composition: Each uncoated tablet contains:

  • Thyroxine Sodium IP equivalent to Anhydrous Thyroxine Sodium 62.5 mcg

• Manufacturer: Often produced by MacLeods Pharmaceuticals Ltd (confirm with packaging)

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✅ Primary Uses

Thyrox 62.5 mcg is used in the treatment of:

1. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

   • Replaces deficient thyroid hormone and restores normal metabolic activity.

2. Goiter (thyroid enlargement)

   • Helps reduce size caused by hormone deficiency.

3. Thyroid cancer (adjunct therapy)

   • Used post-surgery or radioactive iodine treatment to suppress TSH.

4. Congenital or acquired hypothyroidism in children

5. Thyroid hormone suppression test

   • Assesses thyroid gland function or responsiveness.

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💊 Dosage & Administration

• Recommended Intake: As directed by your physician.

• When to Take:

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

  • Swallow whole with water; do not crush unless advised.

• Consistency is Key:

  • Take at the same time each day to maintain stable hormone levels.

• Missed Dose:

  • Take as soon as remembered. Skip if close to next dose. Do not double dose.

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⚠️ Precautions

🚫 Contraindications:

• Known hypersensitivity to levothyroxine

• Uncorrected adrenal insufficiency

• Acute myocardial infarction or untreated thyrotoxicosis

🛑 Caution In:

• Cardiovascular disease (e.g., arrhythmias, angina)

• Diabetes mellitus

• Elderly patients (start at lower doses)

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding (dosage may need adjustment)

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🔄 Interactions

Medications that can interfere:

• Antacids (aluminum/calcium/magnesium-based)

• Iron supplements

• Cholestyramine

• Warfarin (may increase its effect)

• Insulin and antidiabetic drugs (thyroxine can alter glucose tolerance)

Food Interactions:

• Soy products, coffee, and fiber may reduce absorption if taken too close to dosing.

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⚠️ Side Effects

Most are dose-related, especially in overdosage:

Common:

• Nervousness, anxiety

• Insomnia

• Weight loss

• Palpitations

• Tremors

• Heat intolerance

Less common:

• Menstrual irregularities

• Diarrhea

• Sweating

• Headaches

Serious (seek medical attention):

• Chest pain

• Shortness of breath

• Seizures

• Severe allergic reactions (rare)

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📦 Storage Instructions

• Store below 30°C

• Keep protected from light and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children

• Use within expiry

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💰 Price & Availability

Note: Prices vary by pharmacy and city.

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🔁 Alternative Brands with Same Composition

• Thyronorm 62.5 mcg (Abbott India)

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• Thyroxinol (Knoll Healthcare)