Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet
bottle of 100.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Thyroxine (12.5mcg) |
| Manufacturer: | Erinyle Pharma |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
Thyrogear 12.5mcg 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 Thyrogear 12.5mcg 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.
Thyrogear 12.5mcg 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 recommended dose?
An overdose of this medicine may lead to symptoms like nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. It is crucial to consult your doctor immediately in case of an overdose.
How long should I take Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet?
Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet is usually prescribed for long-term treatment, and you may need to take it lifelong as recommended by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication abruptly as symptoms of low thyroid hormone could return.
How should I take Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet?
Take Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is usually taken orally, preferably before breakfast or as the first meal of the day. Swallow it whole with plenty of water.
What precautions should I take if I am diabetic while taking Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet?
Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet might raise blood sugar levels and could interfere with the effectiveness of other diabetes medications. Consult your doctor for appropriate dosage adjustments.
What does thyroxine do, and why is it important?
Thyroxine hormone regulates how much energy your body uses. It plays a vital role in managing your body weight, muscle strength, body temperature, mood, digestion, heart function, brain development, and bone health.
Does Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet affect contraception?
Oral contraceptive pills containing both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of thyroxine in your body and therefore require adjusting the dose of Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet.
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. Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
- Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet should be taken 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.
- 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.
- palpitations (irregular heartbeat)
- vomiting
- anxiety
- diarrhea
- weight loss
- tremors
- increased appetite
- and restlessness
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol with Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Breastfeed
Thyrogear 12.5mcg 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
Thyrogear 12.5mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
