Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet is primarily indicated for the treatment of hypothyroidism or low secretion of thyroid hormone. It comprises levothyroxine which is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is chemically similar to thyroxine produced by our thyroid gland. Levothyroxine helps to replace missing thyroid hormones and/or relieve stress on the thyroid gland.

Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet minimizes symptoms of low thyroid hormones like unknown weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to the cold and many more. Thus, it helps in replacing the body's own natural thyroid hormone essential for maintaining both mental and physical health.

Take Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor once daily, on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast with a full glass of water. Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet usually does not have major side effects when taken regularly in the prescribed dosage but, overdosage may cause headache, nervousness, sleeplessness, irritability, diarrhoea, muscle spasm, weight loss, feeling hot even in cool environments, menstrual irregularities (in women) and skin rash. If you missed a dose do not take a double dose as it may produce serious side effects.

Your doctor may prescribe calcium or vitamin D supplements alongside Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet for your bone health. Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should not be used for the purpose of weight loss alone. People affected with diabetes taking Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet may have altered blood glucose control that may result in increased antidiabetic agents or insulin requirements. Hence, it is recommended that people with diabetes should contact a doctor and carefully monitor their glucose level after starting, changing or discontinuing thyroid hormone therapy.

Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet minimizes symptoms of low thyroid hormones like unknown weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to the cold and many more. Thus, it helps in replacing the body's own natural thyroid hormone essential for maintaining both mental and physical health. However, Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should not be used for the treatment of weight loss or obesity.

Foods like soybean flour, cottonseed meal, cabbage, cauliflower, walnuts, dietary fibre, calcium and calcium-fortified juices may affect the working of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet . Hence, avoid the intake of these foods within several hours of dosing if possible. Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should not be administered to patients with acute myocardial infarction and high blood pressure patients. So, close clinical monitoring of heart function is recommended before taking Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet .

• Eating the right nutrients and taking a regular dose of your prescribed medications may help reduce your symptoms and improve your thyroid function. Iodine, zinc and selenium are beneficial for people with hypothyroidism. However, it’s best to avoid iodine and selenium supplements unless your doctor advises you to take them.
• In hypothyroidism usually, there is a loss of calcium (hypocalcemia) and Vitamin D in our body. In such a case, people affected with hypothyroidism should opt for calcium-enriched foods.
• People with hypothyroidism usually have a slower metabolism and eating more protein may help boost your metabolism.
• Daily yoga and aerobics exercises can help in boosting the metabolism.
• People with hypothyroidism should prefer the intake of more vegetables, fruits and lean meats. These foods are low in calories and may help prevent weight gain.
• Avoid taking Goitrogens (agents which interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland) which generally includes soy foods (tofu), cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, sweet potatoes, cassava, peaches, strawberries, millet, pine nuts, peanuts, etc.

• Irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
• Muscle spasm
• Headache
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Sleeplessness
• Tremors
• Muscle weakness
• Increased appetite
• Weight loss
• Diarrhoea

• Doses beyond the range of may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity. Thus, if you forget to take Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet anytime, take the medicine as soon as you remember to take it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, you make avoid the skipped dose and continue with your regular regime as advised by your doctor.
• Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss.
• Patients with adrenaline or pituitary gland problem, heart diseases, diabetes, clotting disorders should not take Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet without consulting doctor as the dose may need to be adjusted.
• Diabetes patients taking Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet should contact the doctor before starting this medicine as it may worsen glycaemic control and may result in increased antidiabetic pills or insulin therapy.
• Regular intake of Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet may decrease bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women. Hence, consult your doctor who might prescribe you the lowest dose possible for your bone health.
• If you are taking Thyroxium 50Mcg Tablet prior to any surgery let your doctor know about this.
• Thyroid function tests are usually done on an empty stomach after overnight (6-8 hrs) fasting.
• Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.

Hypothyroidism/underactive thyroid: It is a chronic condition when the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormones to meet your body’s needs. When there is a low level of thyroid hormones, our body’s functions and metabolism slow down. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, dry skin, unexplained weight gain, puffy face, hoarseness of voice and muscle weakness. There may be a loss of Calcium and Vitamin D in some cases of hypothyroidism.