Thyrox 100 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.

Thyrox 100 Tablet is used to treat deficiency of chemical controlling growth and energy production

Uses of Thyrox Tablet

Side effects of Thyrox Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Thyrox

Palpitations
Vomiting
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Nervousness
Increased appetite
Tremors

How to use Thyrox 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. Thyrox 100 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Thyrox Tablet works

Thyrox 100 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Thyrox 100 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrox 100 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrox 100 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.

Driving

SAFE

Thyrox 100 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyrox 100 Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyrox 100 Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Thyrox 100 Tablet

₹1.48/Tablet

Thyrofit 100 Tablet

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

₹1.25/tablet

16% cheaper

Thyrocare 100mcg Tablet

Olcare Laboratories

₹1.15/tablet

22% cheaper

Thyronorm 100mcg Tablet

Abbott L

₹1.48/tablet

same price

Lethyrox 100 Tablet

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹1.35/tablet

9% cheaper

Roxin 100mcg Tablet

Zydus Cadila

₹1.18/tablet

20% cheaper

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Quick tips

Thyrox 100 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.
It may take 6 to 8 weeks to get the full effect.
For most people, Thyrox 100 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 Thyrox 100 Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Thyroid hormones

Patient concerns

i am taking eltroxin 100 mcg tab daily one but i am getting cramps in right hand and some times i breath fast i want to change my elctoxin 100 mcg to generic medicine suggest me

Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar

Internal Medicine

You can take tab Thyrox 100ug 1OD

I am a hypothyro patient. I feel week muscles and shivering hands. I always have 95 to 110 heart beat at rest which makes me restless. I feel my nerves system should be more strong to combat daily life situation and stress. I feel weak in my legs even i smoke half ciggerette.I am taking thyrox 200 and cobadex forte daily pls suggest what to do I

Dr. Vikas Sharma

Neurology

Possibly u are on high dose of Thyrox Get thyroid test done

For thyroid currently i am taking thyrox 50mg daily but my TSH level increased from 4.41 to 8.75 pl confirm dosage of thyrox

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear PATIENT from 1mg. Your reports shows the following important things: 1. Your blood glucose and HbA1c levels are high, I suggest you should consult a Diabetologist for this. 2. your Hemoglobin and iron levels are low, for this I suggest you should have a diet rich in iron like green leafy vegetables, fruits etc. 3. Your TSH level is high, for this I suggest you should consult a Endocrinologist for the review of your treatment.

I am having thyrox 100 mg tablet daily but it is having many side effects please suggest some substitute without any side effect of some good pharmacist

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

First of all, please upload your lab test reports based on which doctor has prescribed the medicine to you. Thyrox is just a hormone that is given to persons whose thyroid glands arenotmanufacturing enough by themselves or due to some autoimmune disease the hormone being produced bythe body is ineffective or defective. Please also upload any radiological reports that you have undergone for the same Eg Ultrasonography/ Nuclear scanning of Thyroid

I am suffering from hypertension and thyroid from last 15yrs. Taking Telimica-AMH and Thyrox 100 for same. I taking care of my food but my weight and Thyiod still not controlled due to this feel lazy all the day and having pain In my legs specific in feet Pls refer to my revent test from thyrocare And suggest the way forward

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Take Tab Thyronorm 150 mcg daily empty stomach and stop Thyrox. Get TSH done after 2 month and send the reports

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