Products for Nek
Nek 100mcg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹136.88
Nek 75mcg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹124.22
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Nek 50mcg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹93.75
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Nek 25mcg Tablet
bottle of 100 tablets
MRP₹90
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About Nek Products
Nek Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Nek are Electrolyte imbalance, Dizziness, Fatigue, Muscle cramp, Headache.
Severe
Side Effects of Nek are Heat intolerance, Irritability, Decreased fertility, Reduction in bone density, Hyperactivity, Tremors, Vomiting, Muscle weakness, Increased sweating, Diarrhea, Fever, Increased appetite, Weight loss, Nervousness, Palpitations, Hair loss, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Irregular menstrual cycle.
How Nek Products work
Thyroxine is a synthetic version of a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It works by replacing the thyroid hormones that your thyroid gland cannot produce and relieves the symptoms of hypothyroidism (tiredness, weight gain, and depression).
In Depth Information for Nek Products
- Nek should be taken on an empty stomach (ideally, first thing in the morning). No food, milk, or tea should be taken 1 hour before and 2 hours after taking this medicine.
- It may take 6 to 8 weeks to get the full effect.
- For most people, Nek can be a lifelong medication. Do not discontinue it without discussing your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you have diarrhea, nervousness, irritability, sleep disturbances, shaking hands, or chest pain. Your doctor may adjust your dose.
- Leave a gap of at least 4 hours before taking any antacids, calcium or iron supplements, and multivitamins, as these may interfere with the effect of the medicine.
- Get your hormone levels checked regularly and inform your doctor if you notice a significant change in your body weight. The dose may need to be adjusted.
- Inform your doctor before changing the brand of Nek as all brands may not have the same effect.
Patient Concerns about Nek Products
Frequently asked questions about Nek Products
Q. What should I do if I accidentally take more than the dose required?
An overdose of this medicine may cause nervousness, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, hand tremors, excessive sweating, weight loss, and sleep problems. You should immediately consult your doctor in case of an overdose.
Q. How long do I need to take Nek 100mcg Tablet?
You should take Nek 100mcg Tablet as long as your doctor has recommended. Usually, it is prescribed for the long term and you may have to take it lifelong. Do not stop taking the medicine, as your symptoms of low levels of thyroid hormone may reoccur.
Q. How should Nek 100mcg Tablet be taken?
Take Nek 100mcg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Nek 100mcg Tablet should be taken orally preferably before breakfast or as a first meal of the day. It should be swallowed whole with plenty of water.
Q. Being a diabetic what should I be aware of while taking Nek 100mcg Tablet?
Nek 100mcg Tablet may raise blood sugar levels and may affect the working of other anti-diabetic medicines which you might be taking. Hence, dose adjustment may be required. Consult your doctor who will help you with dose management.
Q. Does Nek 100mcg Tablet affect contraception?
Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Nek 100mcg Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Nek 100mcg Tablet may have to be increased.
Q. What are the side effects of taking Nek 100mcg Tablet?
The side effects of Nek 100mcg Tablet are mostly seen when it is taken at high doses. These symptoms include allergic reaction, headache, vomiting, flushing, high temperature, sweating, weight loss, tremor, restlessness, and excitability. It may also cause difficulty in sleeping (insomnia), increased pressure around the brain in children (benign intracranial hypertension), chest pain (angina), pounding, irregular or fast heartbeat, diarrhea, muscle cramps, and muscle weakness. The other side effects related to Nek 100mcg Tablet include deformity of the skull in infants caused by the early closure of joints in the skull bone (craniostenosis), growth in children may slow or stop due to changes in bone growth, irregular periods, intolerance to heat, and temporary hair loss in children.
Q. What does thyroxine do? Why is it important?
Thyroxine hormone controls how much energy your body uses. It plays an important role in regulating your body weight, muscle strength, body temperature, and even your mood. Along with that, it is important for your digestion, heart muscles, brain development, and bone health.