Eltroxin 100 Tablet

Composition of Eltroxin 100 Tablet

Eltroxin 100 Tablet contains Thyroxine (100mcg). It belongs to the Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) class of medicines.

Uses of Eltroxin 100 Tablet

• Hypothyroidism
• thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy
• TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed)

Key benefits

• Corrects low thyroid hormone levels
• Improves energy and metabolism
• Reduces hypothyroid symptoms
• Normalizes TSH with proper dosing

How Eltroxin 100 Tablet works

Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 thyroid hormone that is converted to active T3 in tissues. It restores normal thyroid hormone levels, improving metabolism, energy, and temperature regulation.

How to take Eltroxin 100 Tablet

Take once daily on an empty stomach with water, preferably in the morning 30-60 minutes before breakfast. Take at the same time daily and avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids; keep a 4-hour gap. Dose is individualized based on TSH levels.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause a racing heart, chest pain, tremor, fever and dangerous heart rhythm disturbance. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Eltroxin 100 Tablet

Most side effects of Eltroxin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Palpitations
• fast heartbeat
• nervousness
• insomnia
• tremor
• headache
• increased appetite
• weight loss
• heat intolerance

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Eltroxin 100 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Overdose may cause hyperthyroidism symptoms and increase risk of arrhythmia and bone loss. Use caution in heart disease, elderly, adrenal insufficiency, and untreated thyrotoxicosis. Regular TSH monitoring is needed; do not switch brands or stop abruptly without medical advice.

Do not take Eltroxin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an untreated overactive thyroid or untreated adrenal insufficiency.

Interactions with other medicines

Calcium salts, iron salts, antacids containing aluminium/magnesium, sucralfate, cholestyramine/colestipol, orlistat, rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, sertraline, warfarin (may increase effect), antidiabetic medicines (dose adjustment may be needed)

How to store Eltroxin 100 Tablet

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original blister pack.

Expert advice for Eltroxin 100 Tablet

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li><div>Your doctor has prescribed Eltroxin 100 Tablet to replace the natural thyroid hormone that your own thyroid gland can no longer make.</div></li> <li><div>It is best to take it 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.</div></li> <li><div>It may take 6 to 8 weeks to get the full effect.</div></li> <li><div>For most people, Eltroxin 100 Tablet is a lifelong medication. Do not discontinue it without first discussing with your doctor.</div></li> <li><div>Inform your doctor if you have diarrhoea, nervousness, irritability, feeling of a heartbeat, sleep disturbances, shaking hands, or chest pain. Your doctor may adjust your dose.</div></li> <li><div>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.</div></li> <li><div>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.</div></li> <li><div>Inform your doctor before changing the brand of Eltroxin 100 Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Thyroid hormone

Drug class:

Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4)