Thyrox 200 Tablet

Thyrox 200 Tablet is a tablet form of levothyroxine sodium, a synthetic thyroid hormone used to replace or supplement thyroid hormone in the body. Each Thyrox 200 Tablet contains 200 micrograms (mcg) of levothyroxine, which is a high-strength dose compared with lower tablet strengths. It is used to treat hypothyroidism and other situations where a doctor needs thyroid hormone replacement or suppression therapy. Because it is a prescription medicine that works by restoring hormone levels, the dose must be individualized for each patient.

How it works: Levothyroxine in Thyrox 200 Tablet acts like the thyroid hormone your body naturally makes, helping control energy use, temperature, heart rate, and many body functions. After the tablet is swallowed, it is absorbed and converted as needed into the active hormone in the body.

Thyrox 200 Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is not the usual starting dose for most people and is generally chosen only after a doctor has assessed thyroid needs, blood tests, age, and heart health. This strength may be used when a patient requires a full replacement dose or a larger maintenance dose, which can reduce the number of tablets needed compared with lower strengths. It should not be switched casually with lower-strength levothyroxine tablets without medical guidance.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Replacement of missing thyroid hormone
• Thyroid hormone suppression therapy as directed by a doctor
• Help normalize TSH and thyroid hormone levels

• Take Thyrox 200 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.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep hormone levels steady.
• Do not take iron, calcium, antacids, or multivitamins within several hours of this tablet.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber's instructions rather than doubling up.

Each Thyrox 200 Tablet provides 200 mcg of levothyroxine per tablet. This strength may be taken once daily in many patients, but the exact schedule and total daily dose are determined by the doctor based on thyroid labs and clinical response. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in a day, because too much thyroid hormone can cause serious side effects, especially with a high-strength tablet like Thyrox 200 Tablet.

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
• Tremor
• Headache
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased sweating
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Diarrhea or stomach upset

• Thyrox 200 Tablet is a high-strength levothyroxine tablet and may be too much for people just starting therapy.
• Use extra caution if you have heart disease, angina, high blood pressure, or a history of arrhythmia.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, because thyroid hormone can affect blood sugar control.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding require close dose monitoring and repeat thyroid tests.
• Do not use this medicine to treat obesity or for weight loss.
• Take care with driving or operating machinery if you feel shaky, dizzy, or overly stimulated.
• Alcohol does not directly block levothyroxine, but heavy use can worsen overall health and medication adherence.

• Iron supplements can reduce absorption of Thyrox 200 Tablet.
• Calcium supplements and calcium-containing antacids can reduce absorption.
• Cholestyramine, colestipol, and similar bile acid binders can interfere with absorption.
• Warfarin may have increased effect when thyroid hormone doses change.
• Certain diabetes medicines may need adjustment as thyroid levels normalize.

Store Thyrox 200 Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.