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SKU | CMS561 |
USA Brand Name | Synthroid |
Strength | 100mcg |
Generic Name | Thyroxine Sodium |
Manufacturer | Abbott Pharmaceticals, India |
Thyronorm 100 is marketed globally by Abbott.
An active ingredient in Thyronorm 100 is Thyroxine sodium.
Thyroxine sodium is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism and thyroid cancers.
Thyronorm 100 having 100mcg of thyroxine sodium is manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. It is mainly marketed and supplied by the company and its associates in India.
Thyronorm 100 having 100 mcg of Thyroxine sodium.
Eltroxin is the US brand equivalent to thyronorm.
Hypothyroidism: Thyroid gland produces a natural hormone called thyroxin. Thyroxin controls the amount of energy our body uses. When thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxin it leads to slowing down of many of the body functions. This condition is termed as hypothyroidism. In such a situation thyroxin is supplemented in the form of tablet in different doses.
Levothyroxine(T4) is the synthetic form of thyroxine.T4 is converted to its active metabolite L Triiodothyronine(T3). The thyroid hormone (T3 & T4) bind to the thyroid receptor proteins in the cell nucleus and exerts metabolic effects through control of DNA transcription and protein synthesis which are involved in normal metabolism, growth and development. It also promotes gluconeogenesis, increases utilization and mobilization of glycogen stores, and stimulates protein synthesis and increases basal metabolic rate.
Thyronorm 100 having salt Thyroxin sodium shall be taken as informed by your physician. It is usually taken early in the morning on an empty stomach before breakfast (30 – 60 minutes before ) or first meal of the day. Take the tablet with plenty of water.
Thyroxin sodium the active salt in Thyronorm 100 is to be taken usually in a dosage which ranges from 25 mcg, 50 mcg,100 mcg etc. up to 300mcg daily. Take the appropriate dose as prescribed by your doctor.
Thyronorm 100 having Thyroxin sodium is usually taken lifelong. Do not change the dose or stop the medicine without consulting a doctor.
If you miss a dose of Thyronorm take it as soon as you remember it unless it is time for the next dose. However, do not take a double dose.
Do not take Thyronorm 100 if you have allergic reactions with the salt or excipients.
Call a doctor if you are having:
Immediately seek medical care if you suspect an overdose which may be seen as fever, chest pain (angina), racing or irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps, headache, restlessness, flushing, sweating and diarrhea.
General information and precaution