Thyroxine Sodium 100Mcg Tablets

Thyroxine Sodium 100Mcg Tablets

Thyroxine Sodium 100mcg Tablet is a tablet used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone that is not being made by your thyroid gland in adequate amounts and maintains your body’s energy and metabolism.

Your doctor will give you a blood test before you begin taking Thyroxine Sodium 100mcg Tablets to determine the dose you should take. After you begin taking the medication, you’ll get regular blood tests to determine how it is working, and the dose can be changed periodically. This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. You must take this medication regularly to obtain the greatest benefit. This medicine could take a few weeks before you notice an improvement in your symptoms. You might have to take it for the rest of your life. If you do stop taking it, your symptoms are probably going to return.

Benefits:

• Thyroxine is a significant hormone secreted by the thyroid gland into the blood.
• It aids in replacing deficient thyroid hormones and/or in reducing stress on the thyroid gland.
• It is responsible for the working of the heart, digestion, muscles, and brain development.

Uses:

Thyroxine Sodium is used to cure underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).

Direction to use:

• Read all the instructions carefully before taking this medicine.
• Gulp the tablet with a glass of water.
• Do not break or chew this tablet.
• Place this medicine away from the reach of children.

Storage:

Keep this medicine at room temperature. Keep this away from the reach of children.

Side Effects:

• Heat intolerance
• Menstrual irregularities
• Muscle weakness
• Increased appetite
• Weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Irregular heartbeat 
• Muscle spasm
• Headache,
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Tremors
• Skin rash

Precautions:

• Thyroxine must be taken on an empty stomach (first thing in the morning if possible). Nothing, milk, or tea should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking this medication.
• It can take 6 to 8 weeks to notice the full benefit.
• For the majority, Thyroxine is a life-long drug. Don’t stop it without talking to your doctor.
• Notify your physician if you experience diarrhea, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, trembling hands, or chest pain. Your physician might change your dosage.
• A gap of at least 4 hours should be left before taking antacids, calcium, and iron supplements, and multivitamins since these can interfere with the action of the medicine.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. What do I do if I take more than the required dose by mistake?

Overdose of this drug can lead to nervousness, anxiety, fast heart rate, trembling of hands, sweating, weight loss, and insomnia. You must seek immediate advice from your doctor in the event of an overdose.

Q. For how long should I take Thyroxine?

You need to take Thyroxine as long as your physician has instructed. It is normally prescribed for the long term and you might need to take it for your entire life. Avoid discontinuing the drug, as your low thyroid hormone symptoms may recur.

Q. How to take Thyroxine?

Take Thyroxine precisely as directed by your physician. Thyroxine is best taken orally early in the day before breakfast or as a morning first meal. Swallow it whole with lots of water.