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Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM-50MCG

Uses:

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

Medicinal Benefits:

Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet minimizes symptoms of low thyroid hormones like unknown weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to the cold and many more. Thus, it helps in replacing the body's own natural thyroid hormone essential for maintaining both mental and physical health. However, Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should not be used for the treatment of weight loss or obesity.

FAQs

No. Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet is only indicated for hypothyroidism and not for weight loss.

No. Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should be not be taken with food. Please take it empty stomach at least half an hour before tea/coffee/breakfast in the morning.

If you observe symptoms like sudden weight gain, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, dry skin, constipation, puffy face, muscle weakness, anxiety or voice hoarseness. You should consult an Endocrinologist/Physician for further treatment.

You need to have a thyroid profile test which includes parameters like T3, T4 and TSH every month. You will observe a decrease in your TSH level after regular intake of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.

Your thyroid hormone may vary depending on your age, sex, and condition (like pregnancy, chronic condition or complication). For example, a 30-year-old woman may have normal TSH around 4.2 mU/L, while a 90-year-old man may reach 8.9 mU/L at their upper limits. Besides this, your level of stress, diet, and medications and menses period can fluctuate your level of thyroid hormone.

Yes. Limit salt intake less than 2300 mg daily. Too much salt intake can increase your blood pressure especially when you have an underactive thyroid.

Yes. Based on the thyroid profile test, an Endocrinologist may advise a pregnant woman to take a high dose of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet to meet the high-level thyroid hormone requirement. Treatment of underactive thyroid is vital during pregnancy, as low levels of thyroid hormone in the mother may harm both mother and baby.

A TSH test can be done once a year in case of hypothyroidism or under active thyroid to check whether your thyroid hormone levels are in normal range or not.

Do not take double doses in case you missed the dose of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet . If accidentally you have taken too much of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet , it may cause side effects like nervousness, insomnia, mild elevation of temperature, blood pressure elevation or loose stools. In this case immediately contact the doctor and take only when your doctor has allowed to take it.

Pregnant women with uncontrolled hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid can get low haemoglobin (anaemia), high blood pressure, muscle pain and weakness. Besides this, it can also cause an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or even stillbirth. Also, untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy can cause hypothyroid even in the baby. So, it is advisable to consult an endocrinologist if you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

Hair loss may occur during the first few months of treatment. This effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to this medication. If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor for further treatment.

Long term use of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet may cause decreases bone mineral density. Consult your doctor for further advice.