Jan Aushadhi thyroxine for hypothyroidism: strength matters
Hypothyroidism is usually treated with thyroxine (levothyroxine), dosed in micrograms. The Jan Aushadhi thyroxine comes in common strengths. Match the strength exactly, and speak to your doctor before changing the brand, as they may want to recheck your thyroid levels afterwards.
Micrograms, not milligrams
Thyroxine is prescribed in micrograms (mcg): 25, 50, 75, 100 and so on. A small difference in strength matters, so the match must be the same number of micrograms. If your dose is made of two tablets, each strength is matched separately.
Why your doctor may recheck after a change
Doctors often ask for a thyroid blood test some weeks after any change in thyroxine, including a change of brand. That is a routine precaution, not a sign that one brand is weaker. Tell your doctor when you change.
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Taking it
Take thyroxine the way your doctor told you, usually on an empty stomach in the morning, at the same time each day.
Before you change a brand
- Ask your doctor. Show them the salt and strength of the Jan Aushadhi medicine.
- Change one medicine at a time, so you can tell your doctor how you feel on it.
- Never stop or skip a dose because a strip ran out. Order a few days early; delivery usually takes five to seven days and the date is shown before you pay.
Search for the brand on your prescription to see its match.
Questions
Is Jan Aushadhi thyroxine the same medicine?
Thyroxine sodium at the same strength and form is the same salt. Because thyroid doses are fine-tuned, tell your doctor when you change brand.
My strip is 120 tablets. Does that change the match?
No. Pack size does not change the medicine; we compare price per tablet, so a larger pack is compared fairly.
Do I need a prescription for thyroxine?
Yes. Send it on WhatsApp after ordering and a registered pharmacist checks it before the order is released.