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Thyrox 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. The alternative uses of Thyrox 200 Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Thyrox 200 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Thyrox 200 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Thyrox 200 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Thyrox 200 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Thyrox 200 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Thyrox 200 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Thyrox 200 Tablet in conditions like Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Thyrox 200 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Thyrox 200 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Thyrox 200 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Thyrox 200 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Thyrox 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Thyrox Tablet safely.
Is the use of Thyrox 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrox Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Thyrox 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyrox Tablet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyrox 200 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 200 Tablet on the Heart?
Effects of Thyrox Tablet on heart can be severe. It is not safe to use without doctor's advice.
Thyrox 200 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrox 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyrox 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Thyrox 200 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Thyrox 200 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Thyrox 200 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Thyrox 200 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Thyrox 200 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Thyrox 200 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox 200 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Thyrox 200 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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