Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)

Thyronorm 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.

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Thyroxine (12.5mcg)

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Product introduction

Before you start taking Thyronorm 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.

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.

Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm Tablet

Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Benefits of Thyronorm Tablet

Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm 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 Thyronorm

Palpitations
Vomiting
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Nervousness
Increased appetite
Tremors

How to use Thyronorm 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. Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Thyronorm Tablet works

Thyronorm 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).

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Quick tips

Thyronorm 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.
It may take 6 to 8 weeks to get the full effect.
For most people, Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyronorm 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.

Driving

SAFE

Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet?

You should take Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet be taken?

Take Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet?

Thyronorm 12.5mcg 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 Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet affect contraception?

Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet may have to be increased.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Thyroid hormones

Related lab tests

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Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid Profile Free

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

Brent GA, Koenig RJ. Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1142-43.
Dong BJ, Greenspan FS. Thyroid & Antithyroid Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 674-75.
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.
Levothyroxine sodium. East Sussex, UK: Custom Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Levothyroxine. Bohemia, New York: Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Levothyroxine [Prescribing Information]. Morgantown, WV: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 07 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:

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Patient concerns

Hello doctor my self PATIENT punjab From last one and half year i am suffering from fat reduce from body,my diet is ok but still its reducing day by day Other problem is heavy hair loss and high laziness. Is its the symptoms of hypothyroidism? I did check my thyroid two time in first time it was 5.6 And in second time it was 5.4. What are the problems related to this. Tell me doctor how to cure it naturally or with medicine I shall be very thankful to you

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Diabetology

U should take dieticians consultation for a wholesome diet Tab thyronorm 12.5mcg OD (before breakfast) Repeat TSH after 6 weeks

I m suffering from thyroid (hypothyroidism) Sir I have been prescribed to take THYRONORM 100MCG.

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Continue thyronorm and repeat after 3 months, get a thyroid ultrasound done

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Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Thyronorm Tablet

Benefits of Thyronorm Tablet

Side effects of Thyronorm Tablet

How to use Thyronorm Tablet

How Thyronorm Tablet works

All substitutes for Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

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

How long do I need to take Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet?

How should Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet be taken?

Being a diabetic what should I be aware of while taking Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet?

What does thyroxine do? Why is it important?

Does Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet affect contraception?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody

Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid Profile Free

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

User feedback

Patients taking Thyronorm 12.5mcg Tablet

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I m suffering from thyroid (hypothyroidism) Sir I have been prescribed to take THYRONORM 100MCG.

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