Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet

Dextrothyroxine (50mcg)

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Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Cholesterol is a fatty substance that builds up in your blood vessels and causes narrowing, which may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Dextrothyroxine (50mcg)

Marketer

Mankind Pharma Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet can be taken with or without food. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to avoid foods that are high in fat.

Common side effects of this medicine include chest pain, an irregular heartbeat, sweating, diarrhea, headache, or skin rash. If you experience any such side effect that does not go away or get worse, you should let your doctor know.

Before taking this medicine it is better to let your doctor know about all the other medicines that are prescribed to you. This medicine may interfere with the working of other medicines such as blood sugar controlling medicines. This medicine should be taken with caution if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should not take this medicine without consulting the doctor. Your doctor may ask to get regular tests for kidney function while you are taking this medicine.

Uses of Thyrochek Tablet

High cholesterol

Benefits of Thyrochek Tablet

High cholesterol
Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is a medication that has been used to help lower high cholesterol levels, especially in people who don’t respond well to other treatments. It can reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering harmful cholesterol in the blood. This makes it beneficial for improving overall heart health and preventing complications linked to high cholesterol.

Side effects of Thyrochek Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Thyrochek

Diarrhea
Skin rash
Headache
Increased body temperature
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Chest pain
Sweating

How to use Thyrochek Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Thyrochek Tablet works

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is a lipid-modifying agent that acts in the liver to increase breakdown (catabolism) of LDL (a type of bad cholesterol) to smaller sub units. This leads to increased excretion of cholesterol and bile acids via the biliary route into the feces, with a resulting reduction in cholesterol and LDL.

Quick tips

Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Take it as per dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
Take it with or without food.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor lipid levels, kidney function, and lung function while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you notice muscle pain or muscle weakness while you are taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet suddenly without talking to your doctor.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Thyrochek 50mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Miscellaneous Hypolipidemic Agents

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 387-88.

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Marketer details

Name: Mankind Pharma Ltd
Address: 208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Thyrochek Tablet

Benefits of Thyrochek Tablet

Side effects of Thyrochek Tablet

How to use Thyrochek Tablet

How Thyrochek Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Cholesterol - HDL

Cholesterol - LDL

Cholesterol - Total

References

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