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Eltroxin 100 Tablet
Thyroxine (100mcg)
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Eltroxin 100 Tablet is used for hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy, TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed).
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Key details
Salt: Thyroxine (100mcg)
Available variants: tablet 120 Tablet, tablet 120 Tablet 120 Tablet
Price: ₹169 (₹1.41 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
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Eltroxin 100 Tablet in Bangladesh
8 brands registered in Bangladesh with the same salt, strength and form.
- Leroid 100 TabletDrug International Ltd., Gopalpur
- Levothyroxine 100 mcgIncepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Dhamrai Unit)
- Levothyroxine SodiumSquare Pharmaceuticals PLC, Pabna
- ThyrolarThe ACME Laboratories Ltd.
- Thyronor 100Nuvista Pharma PLC.
- ThyroxRenata PLC
- ThyrozimZiska Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Thyrozim 100One Pharma Ltd.
Brand names differ between countries. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor in Bangladesh before switching. We don't sell or ship these brands. Source: Directorate General of Drug Administration, Bangladesh.
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)
Benefits of Eltroxin 100 Tablet
- In Hypothyroidism
- Eltroxin replaces the thyroid hormone your gland is no longer making, restoring energy, concentration, body temperature and weight to normal. Taken every day, it lets you live a completely normal life.
- In Goitre
- Eltroxin supplies the thyroid hormone the body lacks, which can shrink an enlarged thyroid gland and stop it growing further.
- In Thyroid hormone replacement
- Eltroxin provides the thyroid hormone your body cannot make itself, for example after thyroid surgery or radioiodine treatment, so metabolism stays normal.
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 gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Palpitations
- fast heartbeat
- nervousness
- insomnia
- tremor
- headache
- increased appetite
- weight loss
- heat intolerance
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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
- AlcoholCAUTION
- Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
- PregnancySAFE
- Generally considered safe in pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.
- Breast feedingSAFE
- Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 100 mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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.
Quick tips for Eltroxin 100 Tablet
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Related lab tests
People taking Eltroxin are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- Thyroid hormone
- Drug class:
- Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4)
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| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Eltroxin 100 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyrorich 100 TabletPRIMUS PHARMA | tablet · 100`S | ₹141 | 17% cheaper |
| Thyromed-100 TabletCOMED CHEMICALS` | tablet · 100`S | ₹141 | 17% cheaper |
| Euthyrox 100 mg TabletMerck Ltd | tablet · 100`S | ₹142 | 16% cheaper |
| Thyroneed 100 Tablet | tablet · 120`S | ₹170 | 1% more |
| Lethyrox 100 mcg TabletIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | tablet · 120`S | ₹170 | 1% more |
| Thyroxium 100 mg | 1 | ₹177 | 5% more |
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Eltroxin 100 Tablet FAQs
What is Eltroxin 100 Tablet used for?
Eltroxin 100 Tablet is commonly used for Hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy, TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Hypothyroidism: Eltroxin replaces the thyroid hormone your gland is no longer making, restoring energy, concentration, body temperature and weight to normal. Taken every day, it lets you live a completely normal life. It is also used for goitre, thyroid hormone replacement.
What is the salt in Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Eltroxin 100 Tablet contains Thyroxine (100mcg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Take once daily on an empty stomach with water, preferably in the morning 30-60 minutes before breakfast. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Eltroxin 100 Tablet work?
Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 thyroid hormone that is converted to active T3 in tissues.
Is Eltroxin 100 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Eltroxin 100 Tablet is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Eltroxin are Palpitations, fast heartbeat, nervousness, insomnia, tremor. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Eltroxin 100 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Eltroxin 100 Tablet is generally considered safe in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Eltroxin.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Limit alcohol while taking Eltroxin 100 Tablet; it can worsen the side effects.
What if I miss a dose of Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Eltroxin 100 Tablet habit forming?
No. Eltroxin 100 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Thyrorich 100 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹141 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands, the salt is the same, but excipients and release profiles can differ.
How much does Eltroxin 100 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Eltroxin 100 Tablet starts at ₹169 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in tablet 120 Tablet, tablet 120 Tablet 120 Tablet. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Eltroxin 100 Tablet?
Eltroxin 100 Tablet is manufactured by GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Eltroxin 100 Tablet delivered?
Eltroxin 100 Tablet is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Eltroxin 100 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Thyroxine (100mcg)
- Form
- tablet
- Price
- ₹169 (₹1.41 per tablet)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Schedule
- Schedule H
- Brand
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- Thyroid hormone
- Drug class
- Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- tablet 120 Tablet, tablet 120 Tablet 120 Tablet
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- Manufacturer labeling, established endocrinology literature, standard pharmacology references
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Eltroxin 100 Tablet.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.