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Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet

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SALT COMPOSITION
Salt Synonyms
Levothyroxine
Storage
Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism.

Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet is used to treat deficiency of chemical controlling growth and energy production

Uses of Eltroxin Tablet


Side effects of Eltroxin 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 Eltroxin

  • Palpitations
  • Vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Diarrhea
  • Weight loss
  • Nervousness
  • Increased appetite
  • Tremors

How to use Eltroxin 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. Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Eltroxin Tablet works

Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet 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 in a sufficient quantity, and relieves the symptoms of hypothyroidism (tiredness, weight gain, and depression).

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet 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, Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet 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 Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Iodinated amino acid derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Thyroid hormones

Patient concerns

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Hello sir my thyroids test report is below my TSH has increased 6.7 in february 2017 it was 7 and i am eating eltroxin 25 mcg from 2 months as my doctor suggested it but it no improvement should i take 100 mcg thyronorm or not,??????? kindly suggest me best dose for it
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
ok take 37.5 mg eltroxin
Thyroid problem starting eltroxin 50 mcg tablet
Dr. Nabajit Talukdar
Interventional Cardiology
Hows thyroid level now
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FAQs

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 Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet?

You should take Eltroxin 75mcg 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 Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet be taken?

Take Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Eltroxin 75mcg 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 Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet?

Eltroxin 75mcg 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. 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.

Q. Does Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet affect contraception?

Oral birth control pills, which contain both estrogen and progesterone may reduce the amount of Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet in your body and therefore the dose of Eltroxin 75mcg Tablet may have to be increased.

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References

  1. Brent GA, Koenig RJ. Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid Drugs. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1142-43.
  2. Dong BJ, Greenspan FS. Thyroid & Antithyroid Drugs. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 674-75.
  3. 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. 796-98.
  4. Levothyroxine sodium. East Sussex, UK: Custom Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  5. Levothyroxine. Bohemia, New York: Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  6. Levothyroxine [Prescribing Information]. Morgantown, WV: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 07 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India

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