Thormone 50mcg Tablet
bottle of 100.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Thyroxine (50mcg) |
| Manufacturer: | Lupin Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Thormone 50mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism. Before you start taking Thormone 50mcg Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need. Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working and the dose may be adjusted from time to time. It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. You should take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.
Thormone 50mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It works by replacing the thyroid hormones that your thyroid gland cannot produce in a sufficient quantity and relieves the symptoms of hypothyroidism (tiredness, weight gain, and depression).
What should I do if I accidentally take more than the prescribed dose?
If you've taken too much of this medicine, it may cause symptoms such as nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. Please seek immediate medical attention from your doctor.
How long should I continue taking Thormone 50mcg Tablet?
You should take Thormone 50mcg Tablet for as long as your doctor has recommended, which is typically a long-term treatment. It's possible that you may need to take it for the rest of your life to maintain healthy thyroid hormone levels and prevent symptoms from recurring.
How do I properly use Thormone 50mcg Tablet?
Take Thormone 50mcg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor, preferably before breakfast or with your first meal of the day. Swallow the tablet whole with plenty of water to ensure proper absorption.
As a diabetic patient, what should I be aware of while taking Thormone 50mcg Tablet?
Thormone 50mcg Tablet may cause an increase in blood sugar levels and interact with other anti-diabetic medications. Consult your doctor to determine if dose adjustments are necessary to manage your condition effectively.
What is the role of thyroxine, and why is it essential for my body?
Thyroxine hormone plays a crucial role in regulating your body's energy usage, influencing factors such as weight, muscle strength, body temperature, mood, digestion, heart function, brain development, and bone health.
Can Thormone 50mcg Tablet affect my birth control methods?
Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone may reduce the effectiveness of Thormone 50mcg Tablet. Your doctor may need to adjust your dose of Thormone 50mcg Tablet accordingly.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thormone 50mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- Take this medicine on an empty stomach (ideally first thing in the morning). No food, milk, or tea should be taken 1 hour before and 2 hours after taking this medicine.
- It may take 6 to 8 weeks to get the full effect.
- For most people, Thormone 50mcg Tablet can be a lifelong medication. Do not discontinue it without discussing your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diarrhea, nervousness, irritability, sleep disturbances, shaking hands, or chest pain. Your doctor may adjust your dose.
- Leave a gap of at least 4 hours before taking any antacids, calcium or iron supplements, and multivitamins as these may interfere with the effect of the medicine.
- Get your hormone levels checked regularly and inform your doctor if you notice a significant change in your body weight. The dose may need to be adjusted.
- Inform your doctor before changing the brand of Thormone 50mcg Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Thormone 50mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeed
Thormone 50mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
Thormone 50mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
