Thyronorm 100mcg Tablet

• If you are allergic to Levothyroxine or any ingredient of Thyronorm.
• If you have any disorder related to adrenal glands.
• If you have a condition Thyrotoxicosis (excess of thyroid hormone in the bloodstream).

• Increased appetite
• Headache
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Weight variations
• Changes in menstrual cycle
• Fever
• Sensitivity to heat
• Pain
• Cramps
• Mood swings

Other General Warnings

• You are an elderly patient (over 50 years of age) and with existing heart disorders.
• You have a hormone-related disorder called Panhypopituitarism.
• You have heart-related disorders such as high blood pressure, angina, heart failure, irregular heart rhythm, etc.
• Care is needed for patients with diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus and epilepsy or seizures.
• Children may experience hair loss after initiation of therapy with thyronorm which is usually reversible.
• Special care should be provided while giving Thyronorm to children with low birth weight and who are premature.

• Thyronorm 100mcg tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor, preferably on an empty stomach
• Do not stop taking this medicine on your own or consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Thyronorm tablets in a cool and dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture and heat.
• Keep it away from children and pets.
• Do not use expired or damaged medicines.
• Discard any unused medicine properly. Do not flush in the toilet or throw it into the drain.

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Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the action of this medicine or Thyronorm 100mcg tablets themselves can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time. Tell your doctor about your detailed medical history and medicines you are currently taking or might take.
• Anti-diabetic medicines, blood thinners and medicines used for treating heart failure may require dose adjustment when needs to be taken with Thyronorm. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines from this class.
• Thyronorm can interfere with the action medicines used for psychiatric disorders like Amitriptyline/Imipramine and can produce side effects like uneven heartbeats.
• Thyronorm may interfere with the action of cold preparations containing phenylephrine, painkillers, anaesthetics like ketamine and anti-hypertensive medicines like Propranolol and Atenolol.
• Medicines used to control Irregular heartbeats like Amiodarone, lipid-lowering medicines such as Lovastatin.
• Medicines used to treat fits or convulsions like Phenytoin and Carbamazepine and few medicines used for the treatment of obesity may reduce the effect of Thyronorm. Dose adjustment is required to inform your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines.
• Antacids, anti-ulcer medicines, iron preparations and other preparations used to reduce cholesterol levels such as Cholestyramine should be used with a minimum gap of 4-5 hours with Thyronorm.
• Oral Contraceptives and hormonal preparations used to treat menopause symptoms may increase or decrease the effect of Thyronorm.

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