Thyrox 88 Tablet

Thyrox 88 Tablet is a levothyroxine sodium tablet that contains 88 micrograms of thyroxine in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland. It may also be prescribed in certain other thyroid-related conditions when a prescriber needs a specific levothyroxine dose. Thyrox 88 Tablet is a prescription-strength medicine, and the exact dose should be tailored to each patient’s lab results and symptoms.

How it works: Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of the natural thyroid hormone T4, and the body converts it to the active hormone T3 as needed. Thyrox 88 Tablet replaces or supplements missing thyroid hormone so the body can regulate energy use, temperature, heart rate, and metabolism more normally.

Thyrox 88 Tablet is a mid-range levothyroxine strength that sits between lower tablets such as Thyrox 75 Tablet and higher options like Thyrox 100 Tablet or Thyrox 125 Tablet. Doctors may choose Thyrox 88 Tablet when a patient needs a precise dose adjustment that is not well matched by smaller tablets alone. It is not a starter strength for everyone, and people with heart disease or older adults often need a lower or slower-adjusted dose.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Hormone replacement after thyroid surgery
• Thyroid hormone replacement after radioactive iodine treatment
• Prevention or treatment of certain thyroid hormone deficiency states
• TSH suppression in selected thyroid conditions when prescribed

• Take Thyrox 88 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 consistent absorption.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist specifically tells you to.
• Separate it from calcium, iron, antacids, or bile-acid binders by several hours, because they can reduce absorption.

Each Thyrox 88 Tablet provides 88 micrograms of levothyroxine sodium per tablet. It is commonly taken once daily, but the exact schedule and any dose changes are determined by the doctor based on thyroid blood tests and clinical response. There is no universal maximum daily dose for every patient; the correct dose is individualized, and taking more than prescribed can cause symptoms of hyperthyroidism or heart strain.

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 jitteriness
• Trouble sleeping
• Tremor
• Sweating
• Increased appetite
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations, which may be more likely if the dose is too high for you

• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, or a history of heart attack, because Thyrox 88 Tablet may need careful dose adjustment.
• This 88 microgram strength is not the right choice for self-adjusting thyroid treatment; too much levothyroxine can be harmful.
• Use caution if you are elderly or frail, since thyroid hormone can stress the heart at higher doses.
• Let your prescriber know if you have adrenal gland problems, because those should be addressed before levothyroxine is started.
• Pregnancy often changes thyroid hormone needs, so dosing may need close monitoring and adjustment.
• Do not take extra doses to make up for missed doses unless your clinician tells you to do so.
• If you have diabetes, levothyroxine may affect blood sugar control and may require monitoring.

• Calcium supplements can lower absorption of Thyrox 88 Tablet.
• Iron supplements can lower absorption of Thyrox 88 Tablet.
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium can reduce absorption.
• Cholestyramine, colesevelam, or similar bile-acid binders can interfere with levothyroxine absorption.
• Warfarin, insulin, and diabetes medicines may need closer monitoring when thyroid hormone is changed.

Store Thyrox 88 Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.