Thyroxine Tablets 50mcg 100s

What it is used for: Hypothyroidism.

Indications as listed by the manufacturer: It is used to treat Hypothyroidism .

How it works: Thyroxine is a hormone which is produced naturally in the body by the thyroid gland. Levothyroxine is a synthetic version of this hormone. Thyroxine controls how much energy your body uses. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxine (a condition known as hypothyroidism), many of the body’s functions slow down. Some of the most common symptoms of hypothyroidism are: • Tiredness • Weight gain • Feeling depressed . Levothyroxine Tablets are used to replace the thyroxine that your thyroid gland cannot produce and prevent the symptoms of hypothyroidism. Before starting your treatment your doctor will carry out a blood test to work out how much levothyroxine you need.

Active ingredient: Thyroxine Sodium.

Reported side effects: Anginal pain , cardiac arrhytmias , palpitation , skeletal muscles cramps , tachycardia , diarrhoea , vomiting , tremor , excitability , insomnia , headaches , flushing , weight loss , muscular weakness , sweating , rash , pruritis , oedema , restlessness , menstrual disorders , pseudotumour cerebri , heat intolerance . Transpient alopecia in children.

Known drug interactions: Anticoagulants , cholestyramine , phenytoin , digitalis , insulin , antidiabetic therapy , amiodarone , rifampicin , anticonvulsants , sertraline , lithium , sucralfate , polystyrene , sulfonate , sevelamer , cimetidine , antacids , oral iron , digoxin , NSAIDS , B Blockers , tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Adults : Initially 50-100mcg increasing by 50mcg at 3-4 week intervals until normal metabolism is steadily maintained. Eldrely : >50 Do not exceed 50mcg/ day initially. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for dose adjustments.

Active ingredient: Thyroxine Sodium. Labelled strength: 50mcg.

Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.

Manufactured by Thyroxine Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd.. Country of origin: Pakistan.