Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet

Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet is a levothyroxine tablet that provides 12.5 micrograms of thyroxine in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet may also be used in other doctor-directed situations where a low, carefully adjusted thyroid hormone dose is needed.

How it works: Levothyroxine in Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet acts like the natural thyroid hormone your body should make. The tablet helps restore normal hormone levels, which can improve energy, metabolism, and other symptoms of low thyroid function over time.

Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet is a very low-strength tablet, which can be helpful when a doctor wants to start gently or make small dose adjustments. Compared with higher strengths such as Thyropax 88 mcg Tablet, this dose is easier to titrate for people who are sensitive to thyroid hormone or who need fine dose changes rather than a larger replacement amount.

• Hypothyroidism
• Low thyroid hormone replacement
• Dose titration for thyroid hormone therapy
• Thyroid hormone maintenance under medical supervision

• Swallow Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it on an empty stomach, usually 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep thyroid levels steady.
• Do not take it with calcium, iron, antacids, or multivitamins; separate these by several hours.
• If your doctor changes your dose, use the exact prescribed number of Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet tablets and do not combine strengths unless instructed.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a clinician specifically tells you to do so.

Each Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet contains 12.5 mcg of levothyroxine per tablet. Some people take it once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are individualized by the doctor; this strength is often used as a low-dose step rather than a full replacement dose. There is no single maximum daily dose that fits everyone, so your clinician decides the safest amount based on lab results, symptoms, age, and heart health.

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 feeling jittery
• Tremor
• Trouble sleeping
• Sweating
• Increased appetite
• Mild palpitations

• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmia, or a history of angina before using Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet.
• Use extra caution if you are older or if your doctor is starting you on a low dose for the first time, because even small changes can matter.
• Do not use this medicine to lose weight; too much levothyroxine can be dangerous and can strain the heart.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your dose may need adjustment and close monitoring by your clinician.
• Keep a consistent brand and strength when possible, because even small changes in thyroid medicine can affect lab results and symptoms.
• Separate Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet from calcium, iron, bile-acid binders, sucralfate, and antacids to avoid reduced absorption.
• Avoid changing the time you take it with food or coffee, since absorption can vary.

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

Store Thyropax 12.5 mcg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.