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Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

THYROXINE SODIUM-100MCG

Uses:

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) 

Medicinal Benefits:

Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is prescribed for the treatment of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Thyroxine is the important hormone released by the thyroid gland into the bloodstream. It plays an important role in the functioning of the heart, digestion, muscles, and brain development. Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet acts in the same manner as natural Thyroxine does, as it replaces the natural hormone produced by the thyroid gland so that body has enough thyroxine hormone to regulate the body's needs and metabolism. In this way, it helps to replace missing thyroid hormone and/or to relieve stress on the thyroid gland.

FAQs

The use of Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet is not suggested in persons who are already dealing with certain medical conditions like thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, untreated or uncontrolled adrenal gland disorder. With it, this medicine can not be used to treat obesity or weight problems. Even before using this medicine, a person should tell their doctor if they have a thyroid nodule, heart disease, a blood clot, or a blood-clotting disorder, diabetes, kidney disease and anemia (lack of red blood cells), osteoporosis, problems with your pituitary gland or any other food or drug allergies.

It is advised to keep taking this Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet in pregnancy, and don't stop or start it without asking the doctor. If a pregnant woman has low thyroid hormone levels then it could harm both mother and baby so the doctor will change the dose according to the needs of pregnancy.

Every person requires a different amount of thyroid hormone and it varies according to age, sex, and condition (like pregnancy, chronic condition, or complication). Such as, a 30-year-old woman should have a normal TSH of 4.2 mU/L, while a 90-year-old man has a TSH of 8.9 mU/L at their upper limits. Apart from this, Levels of TSH fluctuate due to stress, diet, and medications, and menses period.

The possible symptoms of hypothyroidism are constipation, puffy face, muscle weakness, sudden weight gain, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, dry skin, nervousness, or voice hoarseness. If a person notices any such symptoms then they should consult with an Endocrinologist/Physician for further treatment.

This medicine works best when taken without food on an empty stomach at least half an hour before tea/coffee/breakfast in the morning. Ask your doctor before about the right time of taking Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet .

Yes, Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet can be advised to children however the dose needs to be adjusted according to the change of weight. If the child loses or gains weight then their doctor will change the dose accordingly.

A Thyroid profile test is suggested by the doctor to check if this medicine is working effectively in the body by checking the levels of T3, T4, and TSH on monthly basis. You will observe a decrease in your TSH level after regular intake of Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.

Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet is not suggested to use for weight loss purposes as it is only indicated for hypothyroidism.

It is advised to never change or stop taking Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet as hypothyroidism is usually a lifelong condition. Stopping the medicine on your own can cause an imbalance in the body leading to very serious conditions affecting your metabolism. Consult your doctor for further advice.

If a woman becomes pregnant while taking Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet , their doctor may make slight changes in dose after doing a thyroid profile test. The doctor may increase the dose of Thyroxium 100 mcg Tablet to meet the high-level thyroid hormone requirement in pregnancy. Treatment of underactive thyroid is vital during pregnancy, as low levels of thyroid hormone in the mother may harm both mother and baby.

It is advised to limit salt intake to less than 2300 mg daily as too much salt intake may increase their blood pressure especially in persons who have an underactive thyroid.