Thyronorm 112 mcg Tablet is Abbott’s thyroxine tablet for an underactive thyroid. Each tablet contains 112 micrograms of levothyroxine, a form of the T4 hormone the gland should make. When that hormone runs low, people feel drained, feel cold, gain weight, and think more slowly. This strength sits in the middle of the range. Doctors pick it from a blood test, not from a guess. Take it on an empty stomach and stay on it even after you feel better. It is a prescription medicine. It is not a slimming tablet.
Key Information
Thyroid hormone tablet for hypothyroidism
Contains Thyroxine (levothyroxine) 112 mcg
Mid-range strength, set by blood tests
Take on an empty stomach, usually in the morning
Tablet form (usually a bottle or pack of 120)
For oral use
Prescription medicine from Abbott
Key Ingredient
Thyroxine (levothyroxine) 112 mcg
Key Benefits
Replaces the hormone a slow thyroid cannot make
Helps energy and metabolism move back toward normal
Can ease the fog and low mood of hypothyroidism
112 mcg suits people who need more than 100 mcg
Dose is checked with TSH and thyroid blood tests
Meant for long-term use, not a short course
How Does It Work?
The tablet supplies T4. Body tissues turn part of that T4 into T3, the form cells use to set metabolic speed, heart rate, and temperature. A steady morning dose keeps the level even. Too little and the old symptoms creep back. Too much and the heart races, the hands shake, and weight falls for the wrong reason. The blood report tells which way to move.
Directions For Use
Take the exact dose your doctor wrote. Do not split the difference with another strength unless told to.
Swallow it whole with plain water.
Take it first thing, on an empty stomach.
Wait before breakfast, milk, coffee, or tea. Most doctors want at least 30 to 60 minutes.
Keep calcium, iron, antacids, and multivitamins at least 4 hours away.
Same time every day.
If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless the next one is close. Do not double it.
Do not stop because you feel well.
Safety Information
Prescription medicine. Never use it to lose weight. High doses can strain the heart.
Tell your doctor about heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or adrenal problems before you start.
If you become pregnant, call your doctor quickly. The dose often needs to rise. Do not stop the tablet.
Palpitations, tremor, anxiety, loose stools, or unexpected weight loss can mean the dose is high.
Get urgent help for a very fast heartbeat, confusion, fits, or yellow eyes or skin.
Keep your lab dates. Feeling fine does not prove the number is right.
Keep out of children’s reach. An extra handful of tablets is an emergency.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight. Keep the container closed.
Possible Side Effects
Fast or uneven heartbeat, usually if the dose is high
Anxiety or restlessness
Tremor
Loose stools or increased appetite
Trouble sleeping
Weight loss that was not the goal
Headache (occasional)
FAQs
Q1. What is Thyronorm 112 mcg used for?
Ans. It replaces thyroid hormone when the gland is underactive. The 112 mcg tablet is a set dose, chosen from your blood tests, not a starter dose for everyone.
Q2. Is Thyronorm a prescription medicine?
Ans. Yes. It is a prescription medicine from Abbott. Do not borrow another person’s strip or raise the micrograms because you still feel tired.
Q3. Why take it before breakfast?
Ans. Food, milk, coffee, calcium, and iron reduce how much hormone you absorb. An empty stomach in the morning keeps each day’s dose the same.
Q4. Can I use it to slim down?
Ans. No. It is not a weight-loss tablet. Extra thyroxine can make the heart race. Any weight change should be discussed with your doctor, not chased with a higher dose.
Q5. I am pregnant. Should I stop Thyronorm?
Ans. Do not stop. Call your doctor as soon as you know. Pregnancy often needs a higher dose, and that change has to be made based on a blood test.
Q6. How should Thyronorm 112 tablets be stored?
Ans. Keep the container closed in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and sunlight. Store it out of children’s reach and use it before the expiry date.
