Thyromed 75mcg Tablet

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Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 05 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

Thyromed 75mcg 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.

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General Information

Contains

Thyroxine (75mcg)

Marketer

Comed Chemicals Ltd

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Product introduction

Before you start taking Thyromed 75mcg 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, tremors, increased appetite, and 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.

Thyromed 75mcg 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.

Uses of Thyromed Tablet

Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Benefits of Thyromed Tablet

Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Thyromed 75mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of thyroxine, a hormone that is naturally produced in your body. When your body does not produce enough thyroxine, you get hypothyroidism. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include tiredness, weight gain, and muscle aches. This medicine raises your hormone level to the right amount and helps you get rid of these symptoms. For most people, this is a lifelong medication and should not be discontinued without talking to your doctor.

It may take a while for this medicine to work properly. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to determine the effectiveness of this medicine and to make sure that you are on the right dose.

Side effects of Thyromed 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 Thyromed

Palpitations
Vomiting
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Nervousness
Increased appetite
Tremors

How to use Thyromed 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. Thyromed 75mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Thyromed Tablet works

Thyromed 75mcg 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).

All substitutes for Thyromed 75mcg Tablet

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Thyromed 75mcg 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, Thyromed 75mcg 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 Thyromed 75mcg Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Thyromed 75mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyromed 75mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyromed 75mcg 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

Thyromed 75mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyromed 75mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyromed 75mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I accidentally take more than the dose required?

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.

How long do I need to take Thyromed 75mcg Tablet?

You should take Thyromed 75mcg 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.

How should Thyromed 75mcg Tablet be taken?

Take Thyromed 75mcg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Thyromed 75mcg 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.

Being a diabetic what should I be aware of while taking Thyromed 75mcg Tablet?

Thyromed 75mcg 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.

What does thyroxine do? Why is it important?

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.

Does Thyromed 75mcg Tablet affect contraception?

Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Thyromed 75mcg Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Thyromed 75mcg Tablet may have to be increased.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Thyroid hormones

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References

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Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 796-98.
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Patient concerns

I have affect by hypothyroidism if there any problem to get pregnant

Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar

Physician

yes, hypothyroidism may effect fertility.

Three months ago my TSH was 14.7 and I had taken thyromed 50mg tab for two months and my TSH became 3.6. I stopped the medicine for two months. Now I felt tired, I checked my TSH again and was 8.66. but T3 and T4 was normal in both tests. Could you suggest a homeo medicine for the same. BP was 146/100, weight 102 kg, weight is gaining. Hair loss, flatulence in the early morning and evening also I have

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

As you should continue your allopathy medicines. you should consult with your allopathy doctor regarding dosage of your medicine.

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Address: 2nd Floor, Sun Plaza-I, Nr. Vadsar Bridge, GIDC Road, Makarpura, Vadodara - 390 010.

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Country of origin: India
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