Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet

Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet is a thyroid hormone replacement medicine that contains 150 micrograms of thyroxine (levothyroxine) in each tablet. It belongs to the class of synthetic thyroid hormones and is used to treat hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. It may also be prescribed to help manage goiter or as part of treatment after thyroid surgery or other thyroid conditions, if your doctor decides this strength is appropriate.

How it works: Thyroxine/levothyroxine works by replacing the thyroid hormone your body normally makes, helping control energy use, body temperature, heart rate, and many other body functions. As a tablet, Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract, then converted in the body to the active hormone your tissues can use.

Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength levothyroxine tablet, so it is not usually the starting strength for everyone. Doctors may choose Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet for people who already need a larger maintenance dose, based on blood tests, symptoms, age, weight, heart health, and how they respond to lower strengths. Because it delivers 150 mcg in one tablet, it can simplify dosing for patients whose prescribed dose matches this amount.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Replacement therapy after thyroid removal
• Supportive treatment for certain goiters
• Long-term thyroid hormone replacement when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet whole with a full glass of water, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it on an empty stomach, usually 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep your thyroid levels steady.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Keep calcium, iron, antacids, and multivitamins several hours apart from this tablet.
• Food, coffee, and high-fiber meals can reduce absorption, so timing matters with Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet.

Each Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet provides 150 micrograms of levothyroxine per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but your doctor determines the exact schedule and may adjust the dose over time based on TSH and other lab results; do not take more than prescribed, and the maximum daily amount is individual to your condition and medical history. This 150 mcg strength is a higher-dose tablet, so it should only be used when a clinician has confirmed that this amount is right for you.

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

Common side effects of Thyroxine / Levothyroxine may include:

• Nervousness or feeling jittery, especially if the dose is too high for you
• Tremor
• Headache
• Insomnia or trouble sleeping
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Sweating or heat intolerance
• Diarrhea or loose stools

• Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength levothyroxine dose, so it may cause symptoms of too much thyroid hormone if the dose is not right.
• Use caution if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, arrhythmias, or a history of chest pain.
• Older adults and people with osteoporosis may need extra monitoring because too much thyroid hormone can affect the heart and bones.
• Do not switch between thyroid products or strengths without your doctor’s guidance, because even small changes can affect your labs.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, because thyroid dose needs often change.
• Let your clinician know about diabetes, adrenal problems, or pituitary disease before using this tablet.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as calcium, iron, antacids, or bile acid sequestrants, because they can lower absorption.

• Calcium supplements and calcium-containing antacids
• Iron supplements and multivitamins with iron
• Cholestyramine or colesevelam
• Orlistat
• Warfarin and other medicines affected by thyroid hormone changes

Store Thyrox 150 mcg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.