Thyrox 25 is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone which was not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism. Before you start taking Thyrox 25, 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. Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. 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. Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. 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 bigger dose than you need. Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heart beat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, nervousness or restlessness. Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose. Some people may suffer a severe reaction to high levels of thyroid hormone. Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in eye/skin, confusion or fits. Thyrox 25 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 Thyrox 25

• Hypothyroidism

Side effects of Thyrox 25

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

How to use Thyrox 25

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 25 is to be taken empty stomach.