thyrox 88 tablet
🤰 Pregnancy Category C
📋 Prescription Required
💊 Generic Available
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Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
Clinical Reference Standards: CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation), Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) & WHO | Last Updated: September 2026
What is thyrox 88 tablet used for?
This medicine contains Thyroxine (88mcg) and is used to treat HORMONES. Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Thyroxine (88mcg)
- Manufacturer: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 thyrox 88 tablet Uses & Benefits
- Thyrox 88 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.Before you start taking Thyrox 88 Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need.
- Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time.
- It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day.
- You should take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit.
- It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve.
- You may need to take it for the rest of your life.
- If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a bigger dose than you need.
- Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heartbeat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, nervousness, or restlessness.
- Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose.
- Some people may suffer a severe reaction to high levels of thyroid hormone.
- Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in eye/skin, confusion, or fits.Thyrox 88 Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity.
- If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted.
- Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works.
- Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Thyroxine (88mcg) |
| Brand Name | thyrox 88 tablet |
| Manufacturer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | HORMONES |
| Action Class | Thyroid hormones |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30°C), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
💡 How to Take thyrox 88 tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of thyrox 88 tablet
- Palpitations
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
- ears
- neck and trunk)
- Weight loss
- Nervousness
- Restlessness
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.