Thyrox 100 Tablet

Thyrox 100 Tablet is a prescription levothyroxine sodium tablet that contains 100 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. Thyrox 100 Tablet may also be used in other doctor-directed situations where thyroid hormone replacement is needed. Because it is a 100 mcg strength, it is a maintenance-level tablet for many patients rather than a starting strength.

How it works: Levothyroxine in Thyrox 100 Tablet acts like the natural thyroid hormone your body normally makes. The tablet is absorbed in the digestive tract and helps regulate energy use, temperature, heart rate, and many body functions that slow down when thyroid levels are low.

Thyrox 100 Tablet is one of the higher tablet strengths in the Thyrox range, so it is usually chosen after a doctor has already assessed a patient’s thyroid hormone needs and response to lower strengths such as 12.5, 25, 50, 75, 88, or 125 mcg. It is not meant to be adjusted casually on your own, because even small dose changes can affect symptoms and blood tests. A doctor may select Thyrox 100 Tablet when a person needs a moderate-to-higher daily replacement dose in a single tablet.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement after thyroid surgery
• Management of certain thyroid-related conditions as prescribed
• Replacement therapy when the body does not make enough thyroid hormone

• Take Thyrox 100 Tablet exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it on an empty stomach, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Keep it at the same time each day for steady hormone levels.
• Do not take it together with calcium, iron, antacids, or bile acid binders; separate by several hours.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions rather than doubling up unless specifically told to do so.

Each Thyrox 100 Tablet contains 100 micrograms of levothyroxine sodium per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are based on your age, weight, thyroid blood tests, heart health, and how you respond to treatment. Do not exceed the prescribed daily amount; your doctor decides the right dose and may adjust it gradually.

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
• Sleep problems
• Sweating or heat intolerance
• Diarrhea or stomach upset

• Thyrox 100 Tablet is a higher-strength levothyroxine tablet, so dose changes should only be made by a clinician.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, arrhythmia, angina, or high blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because thyroid hormone can affect blood sugar needs.
• Do not use it to treat obesity or for weight loss.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, your dose may need adjustment and close monitoring.
• Take care with supplements or medicines containing calcium, iron, magnesium, or aluminum because they can reduce absorption.
• If you feel symptoms of too much thyroid hormone, such as pounding heart or tremor, contact your prescriber promptly.

• Calcium supplements can reduce absorption of Thyrox 100 Tablet.
• Iron supplements can reduce absorption of Thyrox 100 Tablet.
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium can interfere with absorption.
• Warfarin may work more strongly when thyroid hormone dose changes.
• Insulin or diabetes medicines may need adjustment when thyroid levels normalize.

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