Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's belongs to 'thyroid agents', primarily used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hypothyroidism is a chronic disorder, which happens when the thyroid gland (located in the front lower part of the neck), is unable to make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is responsible for releasing hormones, which are composed of tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which helps the body to regulate and use energy. The thyroid controls functions of the heart and digestive system, without the right amount of these hormones, the body is unable to function properly. Early symptoms of this disease are fatigue and weight gain. While other symptoms include feeling cold even in warm weather, dry skin or too much or too few menses (in women), easy fatigueness, constipation, weight gain,  or even lack of energy. Right diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroid are important to restore normal physical and mental activity.

Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's contains 'Thyroxine sodium' which replaces or provides more thyroid hormone in the body when the body is unable to naturally produce enough thyroid hormone (Thyroxine) to meet the requirements of the body. In this way, Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's helps to replace missing thyroid hormone for proper digestion, muscle functioning, brain development, and maintenance of bones.

Take Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's exactly in the same way as suggested by the doctor. Usually, Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's does not cause any undesirable effects in the body. Still, its overdose may cause diarrhoea, muscle spasm, weight loss, feeling hot even in cool environments, headache, nervousness, sleeplessness, irritability,  menstrual irregularities (in women), and skin rash. Thus, it is better to take Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's is the same dose, and if you by chance, miss it then do not double the dose for the sake of getting results fast. If a person experiences any of these signs, then their doctor may suggest them to undertake a blood test called 'thyroid function test' which checks three hormones related to thyroid - TSH, T3, T4 to check if the thyroid gland is functioning normally or not.

Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's can not be given via mouth in patients dealing with myxedema coma. Your doctor may suggest calcium or vitamin D supplements with Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's to improve bone density associated with thyroid hormone overreplacement. Consult with your doctor if the symptoms of low thyroid hormone-like weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold, tiredness, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, worsens or persists after a couple of days of taking this drug.  If Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's is taken by persons having diabetes mellitus, then it may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. Thus it is important to carefully monitor the blood glucose level while starting, changing, or stopping thyroid hormone with Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's. The doctor decides the right dose of Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's after checking the body weight and thyroid function test report. Regular monitoring of thyroid function is important to check the effectiveness of the medicine.

Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's 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. Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's 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.

• Heat intolerance
• Menstrual irregularities
• Muscle weakness
• Increased appetite
• Weight loss
• Diarrhoea
• Irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
• Muscle spasm
• Headache,
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Tremors
• Skin rash

Take Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's in the same dosing strength as suggested by the doctor without increasing or decreasing it, as doses beyond the range may produce serious or even life-threatening reactions in the body. A person should consult with their doctor if they have heart diseases, diabetes, clotting disorders, adrenaline, or pituitary gland problem, as the dose needs to be adjusted in this case. If a person has diabetes then this medicine may affect their blood sugar levels and can worsen glycaemic control so it is advised to go for regular blood sugar checkups. Taking Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's on regular basis can reduce bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women. Hence, it is best to talk to the doctor who might prescribe you the  dose according to your bone health. Regular thyroid function tests are important while taking this medicine on an empty stomach after overnight (6-8 hrs) fasting. Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's is not allowed to use in persons with acute myocardial infarction and high blood pressure. Taking this medicine for a long duration may affect bone health leading to osteoporosis which can increase the risk of bone fractures. Hence, a person should consult with their doctor as their doctor may prescribe calcium or vitamin D supplements alongside Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's for improving bone health. 
 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Certain medications that interact with Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's include anti-diabetic drug (metformin), neuro-related medicine (amphetamine), and acidity medicine (cimetidine, esomeprazole). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's may interact with certain foods like soybean flour, cottonseed meal, walnuts, dietary fibre, calcium, and calcium-fortified juices. 

Drug-Disease Interaction: Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's should not be used in conditions that include untreated or uncontrolled adrenal gland disorder, a thyroid disorder called thyrotoxicosis, or any recent or current symptoms of a heart attack.

• METFORMIN
• AMPHETAMINE
• ESOMEPRAZOLE
• CIMETIDINE

• The thyroid gland requires iodine for making its hormone so one should include iodized table salt in their diet. However eating too much can also lead to hyperthyroidism, so take it at a limited level, not too much or not too low.
• A person should eat the right nutrients and a regular dose of Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's, which may be linked with hypothyroidism,  eat a wide variety of vegetables in your diet.
• People dealing with hypothyroidism, usually notice the loss of calcium (hypocalcemia) and Vitamin D in their body so it is better to include calcium-enriched foods in your diet.
• Persons dealing with hypothyroidism usually have a slower metabolism so eating more amount of protein like eggs, milk, pulses, may help boost the metabolism.
• A person should engage in daily yoga and aerobics exercises that keep a person relaxed and boost their metabolism.
• Persons dealing with hypothyroidism should prefer to take more vegetables, fruits, and lean meats as these foods are low in calories and may help prevent weight gain.
• A person should not take Goitrogens (agents that interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland) like soy foods (tofu), cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, cassava, peaches, strawberries, millet, pine nuts,  sweet potatoes, peanuts, etc.
   

• Regular thyroid function tests (T3, T4 and TSH) is required if you are taking Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's. 
• Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's is not indicated for the treatment of obesity or weight loss.
• Regular monitoring of blood sugars may be advised by your doctor, as Thyronorm 125 mcg Tablet 100's causes fluctuation in blood sugar levels.

Hypothyroidism: It is a chronic condition in which the thyroid gland of the body does not produce enough thyroid hormones to fulfil the needs of the body. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that is present at the front of your neck and is responsible for releasing hormones (tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)) that is required for the proper functioning of the body. Without enough amount of thyroid hormone, the body’s metabolism slows down, and a person feels less energetic. Early symptoms of hypothyroidism are fatigue, and weight gain and other symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, sensitive face, depression, constipation, feeling cold, decreased sweating, slowed heart rate, elevated blood cholesterol, dry skin, thinning hair, impaired memory, menstrual changes, muscle weakness, muscle stiffness, and hoarseness of voice. It may be possible that there is a loss of Calcium and Vitamin D in some cases of hypothyroidism.