Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet

Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet is a prescription thyroid hormone medicine containing 125 micrograms of thyroxine (levothyroxine) in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid, and to help restore normal thyroid hormone levels. Doctors may also use Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet for selected thyroid-related conditions when a full-strength replacement dose is needed.

How it works: Levothyroxine works by replacing the thyroid hormone that your body is not making enough of, helping your metabolism, energy use, and body functions work normally. As a tablet, Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract, then converted in the body to the active hormone your cells need.

Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet is a relatively higher-strength levothyroxine tablet, so it is not usually the first dose for people just starting treatment. It may be chosen for patients whose dose has already been adjusted upward, or for those who need a specific 125 mcg daily amount based on thyroid blood tests, symptoms, age, and heart health. Because it is a stronger tablet, it can produce noticeable effects if the dose is too high, so it should be used only under a doctor’s guidance.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Replacement of missing thyroid hormone
• Long-term thyroid hormone maintenance therapy
• Dose adjustment after thyroid blood test monitoring
• Selected thyroid suppression therapy when prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it on an empty stomach, usually 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, for best absorption.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep your thyroid levels steady.
• Do not take it with calcium, iron, antacids, or multivitamins at the same time; separate them 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 without medical advice.

Each Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet provides 125 micrograms of levothyroxine, which is a maintenance or adjusted dose for many adults, not a starting dose for everyone. It is often taken once daily, but your doctor may set a different schedule based on your thyroid tests, age, weight, and other medicines. The maximum daily amount is not the same for every patient and must be determined by your prescriber; do not change the dose on your own.

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 feeling shaky
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased heart rate or palpitations
• Sweating or heat intolerance
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Weight loss if the dose is too high

• Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so do not use it unless your prescriber has confirmed the dose is right for you.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, angina, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat, because levothyroxine can stress the heart if the dose is too high.
• Use caution if you are older or have had recent heart problems, since dose changes may need to be slower.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your dose may need adjustment, so thyroid levels should be monitored closely.
• Do not start or stop supplements with calcium, iron, or antacids without checking with a clinician because they can block absorption.
• Alcohol is not a direct interaction, but heavy use can make overall health and medication management harder.
• Do not drive or use machinery if you feel palpitations, dizziness, or nervousness after taking this medicine.

• Calcium supplements
• Iron supplements
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin
• Cholestyramine or colestipol

Store Thyroxium 125 mcg Tablet in a dry place at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it in the original strip/box of 10 tablets until use.