Thyrox 125 Tablet

Thyrox 125 Tablet is a levothyroxine tablet containing 125 micrograms of levothyroxine sodium in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. It may also be prescribed for certain other thyroid-related conditions when a doctor needs a specific replacement dose. Thyrox 125 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it should be used only when a clinician has determined that this exact dose is appropriate.

How it works: Levothyroxine works by replacing the thyroid hormone your body is missing and helping regulate metabolism, energy use, and many body functions. As a tablet, Thyrox 125 Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract, then converted in the body to the active thyroid hormone T3 as needed.

Thyrox 125 Tablet is stronger than the 12.5, 25, 50, 75, 88, and 100 strengths, so it is not usually the starting dose for most patients. Doctors may choose this strength when a patient’s maintenance dose has been carefully established or when several lower-strength tablets would otherwise be needed to match the prescribed dose. It is meant for precise dose adjustment, not for self-titration.

• Hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
• Maintenance treatment after thyroid surgery or radioiodine, when prescribed
• Certain cases of goiter suppression, when directed by a doctor

• Swallow Thyrox 125 Tablet 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 thyroid levels.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you it is safe to do so.
• Keep iron, calcium, antacids, and multivitamins several hours away from your dose.
• Food, especially high-fiber meals and soy, can reduce absorption, so be consistent with timing.

Each Thyrox 125 Tablet provides 125 micrograms of levothyroxine, which is a relatively high tablet strength compared with the lower options in this brand line. It is often taken once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose depend on your age, weight, lab results, heart health, and response to treatment. There is no universal maximum daily dose for every patient; your doctor determines the correct dose and may adjust it based on thyroid blood tests.

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 for you
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Tremor
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased sweating
• Diarrhea or loose stools

• Thyrox 125 Tablet is a higher-strength levothyroxine tablet and should be used only under medical supervision.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, arrhythmias, angina, or a history of heart attack.
• Do not change brands or strengths without checking with your prescriber, because small dose changes can affect thyroid levels.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, since levothyroxine dosing may need adjustment.
• If you have diabetes, this medicine can change your blood sugar needs.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as calcium, iron, bile acid sequestrants, sucralfate, or aluminum-containing antacids.
• Alcohol can make it harder to keep medicine-taking habits consistent and may worsen some side effects in sensitive people.

• Calcium supplements
• Iron supplements
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin
• Insulin or other diabetes medicines

Store Thyrox 125 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and light.