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Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Secondary and off-label uses of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Thyrox 12.5 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Thyrox 12.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Thyrox 12.5 Tablet related warnings section.
Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Thyrox 12.5 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Thyrox 12.5 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Thyrox 12.5 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Thyrox Tablet safely.
Is the use of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrox Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyrox Tablet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Thyrox Tablet. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Thyrox 12.5 Tablet on the Heart?
Effects of Thyrox Tablet on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrox 12.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyrox 12.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Thyrox 12.5 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Thyrox 12.5 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Thyrox 12.5 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Thyrox 12.5 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox 12.5 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Thyrox 12.5 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Thyrox Tablet can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Thyrox Tablet might cause nausea and vomiting, this occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
The dose of Thyrox Tablet may vary from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. The oral form of Thyrox Tablet has to be taken at least half an hour before the meal because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and epilepsy.
Rarely, Thyrox Tablet causes fever. The exact cause of fever is unknown. If you are experiencing high fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever is not relieved then discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Thyrox Tablet is not a steroid. It contains thyroxine which is a type of naturally occurring thyroid hormone that plays a major role in metabolic, growth, and development.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levo-T® (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770
