Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet is a medicine 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.

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet is used to treat deficiency of chemical controlling growth and energy production

Uses of Thyrogear Tablet

Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Benefits of Thyrogear Tablet

In Treatment of Hypothyroidism

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of thyroxine, a hormone that is naturally produced in your body. When your body does not produce enough thyroxine, you get hypothyroidism. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include tiredness, weight gain, and muscle aches. This medicine raises your hormone level to the right amount and helps you get rid of these symptoms. For most people, this is a lifelong medication and should not be discontinued without talking to your doctor.

It may take a while for this medicine to work properly. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to determine the effectiveness of this medicine and to make sure that you are on the right dose.

Side effects of Thyrogear Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Thyrogear

Palpitations
Vomiting
Anxiety
Diarrhea
Weight loss
Nervousness
Increased appetite
Tremors

How to use Thyrogear Tablet

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. Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Thyrogear Tablet works

Thyrogear 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).

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach (ideally, first thing in the morning). No food, milk, or tea should be taken 1 hour before and 2 hours after taking this medicine.
It may take 6 to 8 weeks to get the full effect.
For most people, Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet can be a lifelong medication. Do not discontinue it without discussing your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have diarrhea, nervousness, irritability, sleep disturbances, shaking hands, or chest pain. Your doctor may adjust your dose.
Leave a gap of at least 4 hours before taking any antacids, calcium or iron supplements, and multivitamins, as these may interfere with the effect of the medicine.
Get your hormone levels checked regularly and inform your doctor if you notice a significant change in your body weight. The dose may need to be adjusted.
Inform your doctor before changing the brand of Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated amino acid derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Thyroid hormones

Patient concerns

I have affect by hypothyroidism if there any problem to get pregnant

Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar

Physician

yes, hypothyroidism may effect fertility.

Please check attached report for thyroid and other problems. Her weight is around 88 kg and height is 5 feet 1 inch.

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

You have subclinical hypothyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist

FAQs

What should I do if I accidentally take more than the dose required?

An overdose of this medicine may cause nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. You should immediately consult your doctor in case of an overdose.

How long do I need to take Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet?

You should take Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet as long as your doctor has recommended. Usually, it is prescribed for the long term and you may have to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking the medicine, as your symptoms of low levels of thyroid hormone may reoccur.

How should Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet be taken?

Take Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet should be taken orally preferably before breakfast or as a first meal of the day. It should be swallowed whole with plenty of water.

Being a diabetic what should I be aware of while taking Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet?

Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and may affect the working of other anti-diabetic medicines which you might be taking. Hence, dose adjustment may be required. Consult your doctor who will help you with dose management.

What does thyroxine do? Why is it important?

Thyroxine hormone controls how much energy your body uses. It plays an important role in regulating your body weight, muscle strength, body temperature, and even your mood. Along with that, it is important for your digestion, heart muscles, brain development, and bone health.

Does Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet affect contraception?

Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Thyrogear 75mcg Tablet may have to be increased.

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