THYROFIRM 75

Composition -THYROXINE SODIUM 75MCG

Dosage Form – TABLET
Packaging – 20X1X120

Thyrofirm 75 is a medicine containing thyroxine sodium 75mcg. It is 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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Product Information

Thyrofirm 75 is a medication containing 75 mcg of thyroxine sodium, used to treat hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland). It works by replacing the insufficient thyroid hormone in your body, helping to regulate energy levels, metabolism, and overall hormonal balance. Thyrofirm 75 supports normal growth, development, and metabolic functions by restoring the natural hormone levels your thyroid is unable to produce.

Uses

It is used in hypothyroidism.

Side Effects

Some common side effects of Thyrofirm are : Electrolyte imbalance, dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramp and headache.

How to Use

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. Thyrofirm 75mcg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How it Works

Thyrofirm 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).

Fact Box

Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassHormones
Action ClassThyroid Hormones
Chemical classPhenylalanine derivatives

Interactions with Drugs

  • 1) Avoid the concommitant use of Thyrofirm with amiodarone as it may reduce the blood levels of thyroxine and its active form.
  • 2) Ensure a gap of atleast 4hours between taking thyrofirm and calcium. Thyroxine may increase the effect of calcium.

Quick Tips

1) Thyrofirm 25mg tablet should be taken on an empty stomach (ideally, first thing in the morning. No meals should be take one hour before and two hours later of taking the medicine.
2) It may take upto 8 weeks to show the full effect.
3) It is advised to not to discontinue the medicine without consulting your doctor.

What if you forgot to take

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and do not double it.

FAQs

Dosage Form

TABLET