Thyrox 125 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 Thyrox 125 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. The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need. Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heartbeat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, nervousness, or restlessness. Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose. Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits. Thyrox 125 Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted. Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works. Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.

• Vomiting
• Anxiety
• Diarrhea
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Weight loss
• Nervousness
• Restlessness

If you miss a dose of Thyrox 125 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Iodinated amino acid derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::HORMONES|Action Class::Thyroid hormones

• Q. Q. What should I do if I accidentally take more than the dose required??
  Ans: An overdose of this medicine may cause nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. You should immediately consult your doctor in case of an overdose.
• Q. Q. How long do I need to take Thyrox 125 Tablet??
  Ans: You should take Thyrox 125 Tablet as long as your doctor has recommended. Usually, it is prescribed for the long term and you may have to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking the medicine, as your symptoms of low levels of thyroid hormone may reoccur.
• Q. Q. How should Thyrox 125 Tablet be taken??
  Ans: Take Thyrox 125 Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Thyrox 125 Tablet should be taken orally preferably before breakfast or as a first meal of the day. It should be swallowed whole with plenty of water.
• Q. Q. Being a diabetic what should I be aware of while taking Thyrox 125 Tablet??
  Ans: Thyrox 125 Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and may affect the working of other anti-diabetic medicines which you might be taking. Hence, dose adjustment may be required. Consult your doctor who will help you with dose management.
• Q. Q. What does thyroxine do? Why is it important??
  Ans: Thyroxine hormone controls how much energy your body uses. It plays an important role in regulating your body weight, muscle strength, body temperature, and even your mood. Along with that, it is important for your digestion, heart muscles, brain development, and bone health.
• Q. Q. Does Thyrox 125 Tablet affect contraception??
  Ans: Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Thyrox 125 Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Thyrox 125 Tablet may have to be increased.

FDC Ltd | B-8, MIDC Area, Waluj - 431 136, Dist. Aurangabad, Maharashtra