Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet

Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet is a prescription thyroid hormone medicine containing 150 micrograms of thyroxine (levothyroxine) in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism and other conditions where the body does not make enough thyroid hormone. By replacing missing hormone, Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet helps restore normal thyroid levels and relieve symptoms such as tiredness, weight gain, and feeling cold. It may also be prescribed for certain thyroid-related conditions as directed by a doctor.

How it works: Thyroxine / Levothyroxine works by replacing the natural thyroid hormone your body would normally make. This tablet form is absorbed in the gut and then helps regulate metabolism, energy use, heart rate, and body temperature.

Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen for people whose doctor has already assessed that a larger replacement dose is needed. Compared with lower strengths such as Thyronorm 25 mcg Tablet, 50 mcg Tablet, 62.5 mcg Tablet, 100 mcg Tablet, 112 mcg Tablet, 125 mcg Tablet, and 137 mcg Tablet, this strength reduces the number of tablets needed to reach a prescribed dose. The effect is not meant to feel immediate; levothyroxine works gradually as thyroid hormone levels adjust.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
• Long-term maintenance of normal thyroid hormone levels
• Certain cases of thyroid suppression therapy as prescribed by a doctor

• Take Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it on an empty stomach, preferably 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Keep it separate from calcium, iron, antacids, or multivitamins by at least 4 hours.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep thyroid levels steady.
• Do not change to another thyroid medicine or strength without medical advice.

Each Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet provides 150 micrograms of levothyroxine. The doctor decides how many tablets to take and how often, but levothyroxine is commonly taken once daily; do not take more than the prescribed daily amount. Because 150 mcg is a relatively high strength, it is meant for patients whose dose has been specifically determined by a healthcare professional.

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

Common side effects of Thyroxine / Levothyroxine may include:

• Nervousness or shakiness
• Headache
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations, which may be more likely if the dose is too high
• Trouble sleeping
• Sweating
• Increased appetite
• Temporary weight change

• Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet is a higher strength and should only be used under a doctor’s supervision.
• People with heart disease, high blood pressure, or a history of arrhythmia need extra caution because too much thyroid hormone can strain the heart.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not change your dose without medical advice; thyroid needs often change during pregnancy.
• Take care with other medicines that reduce absorption, including calcium, iron, antacids, and some cholesterol-lowering binders.
• Tell your doctor if you have adrenal problems, diabetes, or osteoporosis, because levothyroxine can affect these conditions.
• Do not use it to lose weight; too much levothyroxine can be dangerous.
• If you miss doses or switch brands/strengths, your thyroid blood tests may need follow-up.

• Calcium supplements and iron supplements can lower absorption.
• Antacids and some acid-reducing medicines can interfere with absorption.
• Warfarin may have increased effects when thyroid hormone is started or adjusted.
• Insulin or diabetes medicines may need adjustment as thyroid levels change.
• Certain cholesterol-lowering medicines such as bile acid sequestrants can reduce absorption.

Store Thyronorm 150 mcg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.