Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s belongs to ‘thyroid agents’, primarily used to treat underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Hypothyroidism is a chronic disorder, which happens when the thyroid gland (located in the front lower part of the neck), becomes unable to make enough thyroid hormone. The thyroid gland is responsible for releasing hormones, composed are composed of tri-iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which helps the body to regulate and use energy. The thyroid controls functions of the heart and digestive system; without the right amount of these hormones, the body becomes unable to function properly. Early symptoms of this disease are fatigue and weight gain. While other symptoms include feeling cold even in warm weather, dry skin or too much or too few menses (in women), easy fatigueness, constipation, weight gain,  or even lack of energy. Right diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroid are important to restore normal physical and mental activity.

Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s contains ‘Thyroxine sodium’ which replaces or provides more thyroid hormone in the body when the body becomes unable to naturally produce enough thyroid hormone (Thyroxine) to meet the requirements of the body. In this way, Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s helps to replace missing thyroid hormone for proper digestion, muscle functioning, brain development, and maintenance of bones.

Take Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s exactly in the same way as suggested by the doctor. Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s works best when taken by mouth with an adequate amount of water on an empty stomach, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast. Usually, Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s does not cause any undesirable effects in the body. Still, its overdose may cause diarrhoea, muscle spasm, weight loss, feeling hot even in cool environments, headache, nervousness, sleeplessness, irritability,  menstrual irregularities (in women), and skin rash. Thus, it is better to take Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s is the same dose, and if you by chance, miss it then does not double the dose for the sake of getting results fast. If a person experiences any of these signs, then their doctor may suggest them to undertake a blood test called ‘thyroid function test’ which checks three hormones related to thyroid – TSH, T3, T4. High TSH and low T3/T4 to check if the thyroid gland is functioning normally or not.

Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s can not be given via mouth in patients dealing with myxedema coma. Your doctor may suggest calcium or vitamin D supplements with Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s to improve bone density associated with thyroid hormone overreplacement. Consult with your doctor if the symptoms of low thyroid hormone-like weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold, tiredness, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, worsens or persists after a couple of days of taking this drug.  If Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s is taken by persons having diabetes mellitus, then it may worsen glycemic control and result in increased antidiabetic agent or insulin requirements. Thus it is important to carefully monitor the blood glucose level while starting, changing, or stopping thyroid hormone with Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s. The doctor decides the right dose of Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s after checking the body weight and thyroid function test report. Regular monitoring of thyroid function is important to check the effectiveness of the medicine.

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is prescribed for the treatment of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Thyroxine is the important hormone released by the thyroid gland into the bloodstream. It plays an important role in the functioning of the heart, digestion, muscles, and brain development. Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s acts in the same manner as natural Thyroxine does, as it replaces the natural hormone produced by the thyroid gland so that body has enough thyroxine hormone to regulate the body’s needs and metabolism. In this way, it helps to replace missing thyroid hormone and/or to relieve stress on the thyroid gland.

Usually, a person does not notice any side effects of Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s. However, due to inappropriate dosage or irregular consumption, it may be possible that a person may face side effects that include heat intolerance, menstrual irregularities,  muscle weakness, increased appetite, weight loss, diarrhea, irregular heartbeat (palpitations), muscle spasm, headache,  nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, tremors,  and skin rash. If a person takes the same dose suggested by the doctor without making any changes then there is less possibility of noticing these side effects. Speak with your doctor if you notice any serious side effects after taking Thyronorm 100 mcg Tablet 120’s.