Thyrox Benefits & Uses

Thyrox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hypothyroidism

Other Benefits

Thyrox Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Hypothyroidism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mcg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Thyrox Related Warnings

Is the use of Thyrox safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Thyrox without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Thyrox safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Thyrox on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Thyrox on the Kidneys?

Thyrox is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Thyrox on the Liver?

Thyrox does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Thyrox on the Heart?

Thyrox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Thyrox with Other Drugs

Thyrox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Pseudoephedrine

Phenylephrine

Quinapril

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Glipizide

Thyrox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Thyrox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Obesity
Heart Disease
Hypopituitarism

Frequently asked Questions about Thyrox

Is this Thyrox habit forming or addictive?

Thyrox does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Thyrox will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Thyrox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Thyrox for mental disorders.

No

Thyrox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Thyrox

It is safe to take Thyrox with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox

Information about the interaction of Thyrox and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770

Thyrox 37.5mcg Tablet (100)