Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet

Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet is a prescription thyroid hormone medicine containing thyroxine (levothyroxine) 150 mcg in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. This strength is also used in selected patients after thyroid surgery, radioactive iodine treatment, or for certain types of goiter when a doctor decides a higher replacement dose is needed.

How it works: Levothyroxine in Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet acts like the natural thyroid hormone your body needs to control energy use, temperature, heart rate, and metabolism. After the tablet is swallowed and absorbed, it helps restore normal thyroid hormone levels when the thyroid is underactive.

Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength levothyroxine tablet compared with Thyrorich 88 mcg Tablet, Thyrorich 100 mcg Tablet, and Thyrorich 125 mcg Tablet. It is usually chosen for people who already need a larger maintenance dose, not as a starting strength for most patients. Because it delivers more thyroid hormone per tablet, the effects can feel too strong if it is used before your dose has been carefully adjusted.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement after thyroid surgery
• Support after radioactive iodine therapy
• Management of certain goiters as directed by a doctor
• Replacement therapy when the thyroid cannot make enough hormone

• Swallow the Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it on an empty stomach, usually 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Take it at the same time each day for steady hormone levels.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Separate it from iron, calcium, antacids, and multivitamins by several hours because they can reduce absorption.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet provides 150 micrograms of levothyroxine per tablet, which is a relatively high replacement strength. Some people take it once daily, but the exact dose and maximum daily amount depend on age, body weight, heart condition, lab results, and the reason for treatment. Your doctor determines whether this strength is appropriate and may adjust it up or down over time.

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

Common side effects of Thyroxine / Levothyroxine may include:

• Fast heartbeat or palpitations, especially if the dose is too high
• Nervousness or feeling shaky
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping
• Sweating or feeling hot
• Diarrhea
• Increased appetite or weight loss

• Thyrorich 150 mcg Tablet is a higher strength and should be used only when a clinician has confirmed you need this dose.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, angina, high blood pressure, or a history of arrhythmia because levothyroxine can strain the heart if the dose is too high.
• Do not use it to lose weight; too much thyroid hormone can be dangerous.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your dose may need close monitoring and adjustment.
• Older adults and people with heart disease often need lower doses and careful dose increases.
• Alcohol does not directly block levothyroxine, but regular heavy use can complicate thyroid control and overall health.
• If you take diabetes medicines or blood thinners, your dose or monitoring plan may need changes because thyroid hormone can affect their action.

• Calcium supplements, iron supplements, and antacids can reduce absorption.
• Cholestyramine, colesevelam, and similar binders can lower levothyroxine levels.
• Warfarin may work more strongly when thyroid hormone levels rise.
• Diabetes medicines may need adjustment because levothyroxine can change blood sugar control.
• Certain heart medicines, including digoxin and beta blockers, may require monitoring when thyroid levels change.

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