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Thyrox 50 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. The alternative uses of Thyrox 50 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Thyrox 50 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Thyrox 50 Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Thyrox 50 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Thyrox 50 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Thyrox 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Thyrox 50 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Thyrox 50 Tablet in conditions like Heart Disease. The section on Thyrox 50 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Thyrox 50 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Thyrox 50 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Thyrox 50 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 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Thyrox Tablet safely.
Is the use of Thyrox 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Thyrox Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Thyrox 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Thyrox Tablet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Thyrox 50 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 50 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 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Thyrox 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Thyrox 50 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Thyrox 50 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Thyrox 50 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Thyrox 50 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Thyrox 50 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Thyrox 50 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Thyrox 50 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Thyrox 50 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 -
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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