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Suggest Dosage Of Thyronorm
Posted on
Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Sun, 26 Jul 2015
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Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Question : Hi,
Am 10week pregnant now. Before pregancy I had hypothyroid and doctor advised me to take 50mcg daily. Now its normal(tsh 2.5) when i consulted doctor after pregnancy he advised me to take 50mcg for 5 days and 100mcg for 2day in a week.
My question is
1.what is the good time to take thyronorm in a day.Currently am taking it early in the morning before i eat anything
2.can i take two 50mcg to make it equal to 100mcg.
Please advice.
Thanks in Advance.
Am 10week pregnant now. Before pregancy I had hypothyroid and doctor advised me to take 50mcg daily. Now its normal(tsh 2.5) when i consulted doctor after pregnancy he advised me to take 50mcg for 5 days and 100mcg for 2day in a week.
My question is
1.what is the good time to take thyronorm in a day.Currently am taking it early in the morning before i eat anything
2.can i take two 50mcg to make it equal to 100mcg.
Please advice.
Thanks in Advance.
Brief Answer:
Morning empty stomach, can take 2 tablets for 100 mcg
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
In pregnancy TSH has to be kept below 2.5 miu/ml.
1. The tablets has to be taken in morning empty stomach with water. You can take tea or coffee after 30 minutes and food after 1 hour.
2. You can take two 50 mcg tablets of thyronorm to make it 100 mcg.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Morning empty stomach, can take 2 tablets for 100 mcg
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM. I have gone through the question and understand your concerns.
In pregnancy TSH has to be kept below 2.5 miu/ml.
1. The tablets has to be taken in morning empty stomach with water. You can take tea or coffee after 30 minutes and food after 1 hour.
2. You can take two 50 mcg tablets of thyronorm to make it 100 mcg.
Hope I have answered your questions. If you have any further queries I will be happy to help you
Regards,
Dr Ajish TP [MD,DM]
Consultant Endocrinologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks alot for your answer.
why i was worried because i heard from someone that whatever i eat ordrink , first thing will reach the baby. so i was wondering will it be safe for the baby the tablet which i take early in the morning.
But am relieved now.
Thanks once again
why i was worried because i heard from someone that whatever i eat ordrink , first thing will reach the baby. so i was wondering will it be safe for the baby the tablet which i take early in the morning.
But am relieved now.
Thanks once again
Brief Answer:
It's a hormone replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Thyronorm is a thyroid hormone replacement. Your body is not producing enough thyroid hormones, so you are replacing the extra what is needed. So no need to worry about any side effects.
Regards
Dr Ajish Tp
It's a hormone replacement
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Thyronorm is a thyroid hormone replacement. Your body is not producing enough thyroid hormones, so you are replacing the extra what is needed. So no need to worry about any side effects.
Regards
Dr Ajish Tp
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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