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Thyroxine Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Thyroxine Tablet (Thyroxine) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Levothyroxine Sodium 50 mcg

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Thyroxine Tablet used for?

  • Hypothyroidism treatment (hypothyroidism ki treatmen)
  • Thyroid hormone deficiency (thyroid hormones ki kamzori)
  • Goiter management (goiter ka manage karna)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Thyroxine Tablet if you are allergic to thyroxine
  • Untreated hyperthyroidism patients should not use

Thyroxine Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameThyroxine
Generic NameThyroxine
StrengthLevothyroxine Sodium 50 mcg
FormTablet
Drug ClassHormones
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Thyroxine Tablet? (Thyroxine Tablet kya hai)

Thyroxine Tablet Uses ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Thyroxine hai aur yeh Hormones group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Hypothyroidism treatment (hypothyroidism ki treatmen)
  • Thyroid hormone deficiency (thyroid hormones ki kamzori)
  • Goiter management (goiter ka manage karna)
  • Thyroid cancer therapy (thyroid cancer ke liye treatmen)
  • Metabolic balance (metabolic balance maintain karne ke liye)
  • Hormone replacement (hormones ki replace karna)
  • Euthyroid sick syndrome (euthyroid sick syndrome ka manage karna)
  • Thyroid suppression (thyroid ko suppress karne ke liye)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Hypothyroidism patients
  • Individuals with thyroid hormone deficiency
  • People with goiter

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to thyroxine
  • Untreated hyperthyroidism patients
  • Uncontrolled heart rhythm disorders

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na len.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Thyroxine Tablet if you are allergic to thyroxine
  • Untreated hyperthyroidism patients should not use

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Heart palpitations, Chest pain, Increased appetite
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines for heart rhythm disorders
  • Anticoagulants

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Thyroxine TabletGSK plcLevothyroxine Sodium 50 mcg
Alternative brandVariousThyroxine

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Thyroxine Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Thyroxine Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Thyroxine Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Thyroxine Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Thyroxine Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Thyroxine Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Thyroxine Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-20 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thyroxine Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Thyroxine Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Thyroxine Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Thyroxine Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Thyroxine Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Thyroxine Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Thyroxine Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.