Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet

Composition of Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet

Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet contains Levothyroxine sodium 12.5 mcg tablet. It belongs to the Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4) class of medicines.

Uses of Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet

• Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
• thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioactive iodine therapy
• TSH suppression in certain thyroid conditions as prescribed

Key benefits

• Restores thyroid hormone levels
• Relieves symptoms of hypothyroidism
• Normalizes TSH with regular use
• Supports metabolism and energy levels

How Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet works

Levothyroxine is synthetic thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone. It is converted to T3 in tissues and restores normal thyroid hormone levels, improving metabolism, energy and organ function, and normalizing TSH.

How to take Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet

Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily on an empty stomach with water, preferably 30–60 minutes before breakfast. Take at the same time each day; avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids within 4 hours. Dose is individualized based on TSH/clinical response; do not stop suddenly without medical advice.

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 12.5 mcg Tablet

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

• Palpitations
• fast heart rate
• anxiety
• insomnia
• tremor
• headache
• heat intolerance
• sweating
• weight loss
• diarrhoea
• nausea
• menstrual irregularities
• temporary hair loss (initially)

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 12.5 mcg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for weight loss or obesity treatment. Use caution in heart disease (angina, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias), elderly, and patients with adrenal insufficiency (treat adrenal issue first). Overdose may cause hyperthyroid symptoms and serious cardiac effects. Monitor TSH/Free T4 periodically; dose adjustments needed with pregnancy, major weight change, and interacting medicines.

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

Reduced absorption with calcium salts, iron salts, aluminium/magnesium antacids, sucralfate, cholestyramine/colestipol, sevelamer; take separated by 4 hours. Rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital may increase clearance. Warfarin effect may increase (monitor INR). Antidiabetic medicines may need adjustment. Amiodarone and lithium can affect thyroid function. Estrogens may increase dose requirement.

How to store Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original strip/container and out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Eltroxin 12.5 mcg Tablet

Keep to the same brand where you can, and take it at the same time every morning. Have your thyroid blood test repeated as your doctor advises after any dose change.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Thyroid hormone replacement

Drug class:

Thyroid hormone (synthetic T4)