Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet (Thyroxine 12.5mcg)

Thyronorm 12.5mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine)

What Is The Generic Name For Thyronorm 12.5mcg

Thyroxine / Levothyroxine is the generic version for Thyronorm 12.5 mcg

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Thyronorm 12.5mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

• Thyroxine

About Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

Thyronorm 12.5 mcg contains Thyroxine, which is used in the treatment of thyroid disorder (hypothyroidism). This tablet is also taken by athletes or body builders to enhance the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates in their body. It must be purchased on doctor’s prescription or any health instructor’s suggestion from any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

One of the top leading companies, Abbott Healthcare, India is manufacturing Thyronorm 12.5 mcg tablet.

Strength:

Thyronorm 12.5 mcg contains Thyronorm as active ingredient weighing 12.5 mcg per tablet. This tablet may be available in other substitutes with varying strength at any of the leading online drugstores, pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

Thyronorm 12.5 mcg is used to treat:

• Severe and chronic Hypothyroidism
• Replacement therapy in hypothyroidism
• TSH suppression
• Myxoedema
• And to enhance Fat and carbohydrate metabolism in body builders

How Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine) Works:

Thyroxine / Levothyroxine is a chemically synthesized hormone present in Thyronorm tablet which manages the thyroid hormone levels in the body which regulates the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Before You Use Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to its contents
• You have informed the doctor about your Pre-existing diseases, Allergies, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

• Avoid taking alcohol
• Avoid taking high fat diets
• Avoid taking Medicines without doctor’s prescriptions

When Not To Use Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

You should avoid Thyronorm if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it
• Difficulty in breathing

Tell Your Doctor If You:

• Are Hypersensitive to it
• Are having any liver/ Kidney disease
• Have any respiratory disease like asthma
• Have gastrointestinal disease, heart disease, etc.
• Are Pregnant/ Breastfeeding
• Are having other Diseases, Drugs or therapies simultaneously

Dosage:

Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine) is a prescription based drug which is also available in various substitutes and can be taken on prescription only. Consult your doctor for the duration and frequency of the medication as age and severity of the disease differ in each patient.

Patients are advised to take Thyronorm 12.5 mcg at a fixed time and before the first meal of the day. It is safe to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding but dose must be optimized.

How Much Of The Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine) to Be Used:

The dose which is to given is depending upon the requirement of the body. So, follow the dosage regimen as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take high dose at once. Take 12.5 mg tablet in starting and add the dose after a week according to the need.

How To Take The Thyronorm 12.5 mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine):

Thyronorm 12.5 mcg must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Take the tablet every morning before your breakfast. If you need to take more dose, than you have to increase it gradually.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Thyronorm 12.5mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine)

You are always advised to take Thyronorm 12.5mcg as prescribed by your doctor. Patients are not allowed to take it for a longer time than recommended but they should complete the course. You must consult your doctor about the duration and frequency of the dosage.

Overdose:

Contact your doctor or visit nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms like heart palpitations, irregular heartbeats, sweating, shortness of breath, etc.

Do not share your medicine with anyone around you as it may cause adverse effects if they will take it without knowing the actual cause.  Always suggest them to visit the doctor for symptomatic relief.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Thyronorm 12.5 mcg should be taken as soon as you remember without delaying. Do not increase the dose for next time if you missed the dose once.

Set the alarm or make an organizer which will make you remember the dosing time.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Thyronorm 12.5mcg (Thyroxine / Levothyroxine)

• Difficulty or shortness in breathing
• Allergic reactions
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Headache
• Irregular heartbeat
• Sweating
• Palpitations
• Agitation
• Psychic/ Metabolic disorders
• Convulsions
• Cardiac arrhythmia
• Flushing
• Menstrual irregularities
• Insomnia
• Coma at higher doses

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Thyronorm 12.5mcg may interact with other medicines, which can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must inform your doctor if you are on any Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal, iron supplements and food Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Iron
• Phenobarbitone
• Carbamazapine
• Phenytoin
• Rifampicin
• TCA antidepressants
• Warfarin
• Ketamine
• Antidiabetic drugs
• Estrogens

It may also interact with the Disease conditions:

• Heart failure
• Angina pectoris
• Diabetes Insipidus

Warning And Precaution:

Thyronorm 12.5mcg should be used very cautiously in:

• Hypersensitivity/Allergy
• Kidney/ Liver function
• Elderly long standing hypothyroidism
• Adrenal insufficiency
• Heart disease
• Myxoedema
• Consult your doctor for dosage adjustment and effective treatment in diseased conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep yourself hydrated and do exercise while taking this medicine
• Keep the medicine out of reach and sight of the children and do not take expired medicine.
• You may need to monitor you thyroid levels after every 4-6 weeks
• Consult your doctor if you have any doubt associated to the dose, time, and strength of the tablet

Indications:

Do not stop taking Thyronorm 12.5mcg on your own in between the course or do not take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.

Storage:

Store the Thyronorm 12.5mcg tablet at cool temperature away from sunlight in clean and dry place. Make sure that tablets bottle is not damaged or destroyed while purchasing and storing.

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