Thyrox 12.5 Tablet

Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is a prescription thyroid hormone medicine containing levothyroxine (thyroxine) 12.5 micrograms per tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid does not make enough hormone. Thyrox 12.5 Tablet may also be used in other doctor-directed situations where thyroid hormone replacement is needed. Because it is a low-dose tablet, it is often chosen when a very small dose adjustment is needed.

How it works: Levothyroxine in Thyrox 12.5 Tablet acts like the natural thyroid hormone your body normally makes. The tablet raises thyroid hormone levels in the blood, which helps restore normal metabolism, energy, temperature control, and body functions.

Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is a lower-strength levothyroxine tablet, so it is often suitable for patients who need a cautious starting dose, a gradual dose increase, or a fine adjustment to their thyroid levels. Compared with higher strengths such as Thyrox 25 Tablet, Thyrox 50 Tablet, or Thyrox 100 Tablet, this 12.5 mcg tablet gives a smaller amount of hormone and may be preferred for sensitive patients, older adults, or people with heart disease who need slower titration. A doctor may choose Thyrox 12.5 Tablet when they want more precise dose control than larger tablets can provide.

• Hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement
• Dose titration for low thyroid levels
• Selected doctor-directed thyroid replacement regimens

• Take Thyrox 12.5 Tablet exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it on an empty stomach, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Keep it at the same time each day to help maintain steady thyroid levels.
• Separate Thyrox 12.5 Tablet from iron, calcium, antacids, and multivitamins by several hours.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Thyrox 12.5 Tablet provides levothyroxine 12.5 micrograms per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule depends on your thyroid tests, age, other medical conditions, and how you respond to treatment. There is no single maximum daily dose for everyone; your doctor determines the right amount and may adjust Thyrox 12.5 Tablet gradually.

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
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased heart rate or palpitations
• Sweating
• Temporary appetite changes

• Thyrox 12.5 Tablet is a low-dose strength, but it can still cause over-replacement if taken too often or combined with other levothyroxine products.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, or high blood pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have adrenal problems, diabetes, osteoporosis, or pituitary disease.
• Do not change brands, strengths, or dosing schedules without medical advice, because thyroid levels can shift.
• Separate this tablet from calcium, iron, sucralfate, cholestyramine, and antacids so absorption is not reduced.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, dosing needs may change and lab monitoring is important.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with levothyroxine, but heavy drinking may affect overall health and medication adherence.

• Iron supplements and multivitamins with iron
• Calcium supplements and calcium-fortified products
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Cholestyramine or colestipol
• Warfarin and other medicines affected by thyroid hormone changes

Store Thyrox 12.5 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.