Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet

Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet is a prescription thyroid hormone replacement medicine containing 100 mcg of thyroxine (levothyroxine) in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet may also be used in other thyroid-related conditions when a clinician determines that this exact strength is appropriate.

How it works: Thyroxine/levothyroxine works by replacing the thyroid hormone your body is missing so your metabolism can run more normally. As a tablet, Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the gut, then the hormone is used by the body to support energy, heart function, temperature control, and many other processes.

Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet compared with the lower Thyronorm strengths such as 12.5 mcg, 25 mcg, 50 mcg, and 62.5 mcg. It is generally chosen for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a larger levothyroxine dose to reach or maintain their target thyroid levels, rather than for initial low-dose starts in every patient.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
• Dose adjustment in thyroid underactivity
• Maintenance therapy after thyroid assessment

• Swallow Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it on an empty stomach, usually 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, for best absorption.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep your thyroid levels steady.
• Do not take it together with calcium, iron, antacids, or bile acid binders; separate doses as advised by your clinician.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up without medical advice.

Each Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet provides 100 micrograms of levothyroxine, which is a substantial maintenance-strength dose for many adults but not a one-size-fits-all amount. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule, dose changes, and whether a higher or lower dose is needed are decided by the doctor based on thyroid tests, age, weight, heart health, and response to treatment. Do not take more than prescribed, because too much levothyroxine can cause symptoms of excess thyroid hormone.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Thyroxine / Levothyroxine may include:

• Headache
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Tremor or shakiness
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Sweating
• Trouble sleeping
• Appetite changes

• Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength levothyroxine tablet and should only be used when a clinician has decided this dose is appropriate.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, or high blood pressure, because this strength may need careful adjustment.
• Use extra caution if you are older or frail, since thyroid hormone can stress the heart if the dose is too high.
• If you have adrenal problems, your doctor should know before starting or increasing levothyroxine.
• Avoid taking it with food, coffee, calcium, or iron at the same time because absorption can drop.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the dose may need monitoring and adjustment based on thyroid labs.
• Do not stop or change the dose on your own, even if you feel better.

• Calcium supplements
• Iron supplements
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Cholestyramine or colestipol
• Warfarin

Store Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.