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Eltroxin 25 Tablet
Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg
Eltroxin 25 Tablet is used for hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement, initiation/titration dose in elderly or cardiac patients (as prescribed).
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
₹185₹1.54 per tablet
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Key details
Salt: Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg
Available variants: tablet 120 Tablet, tablet 120 Tablet 120 Tablet
Best price: ₹185 (₹1.54 per tablet)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
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Composition of Eltroxin 25 Tablet
Eltroxin 25 Tablet contains Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg. It belongs to the Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) class of medicines.
Uses of Eltroxin 25 Tablet
- Hypothyroidism
- thyroid hormone replacement
- initiation/titration dose in elderly or cardiac patients (as prescribed)
Key benefits
- Helps manage hypothyroidism
- Supports normal energy and metabolism
- Allows gradual dose titration
- Helps normalize TSH
How Eltroxin 25 Tablet works
Levothyroxine provides synthetic T4 hormone which the body converts to T3. It replaces deficient thyroid hormone and helps normalize metabolic activity and TSH levels.
How to take Eltroxin 25 Tablet
Take once daily on an empty stomach with water, 30-60 minutes before breakfast, or at bedtime 3-4 hours after food (consistent routine). Keep 4-hour gap from calcium/iron/antacids. Follow doctor-directed dose titration based on TSH.
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 25 Tablet
Most side effects of Eltroxin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Palpitations
- anxiety
- insomnia
- tremor
- headache
- sweating
- diarrhea
- weight loss (usually with excess dose)
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 25 Tablet
| Pregnancy | Generally safe |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Generally considered safe while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Use with caution |
| Driving | Not expected to affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | No dose change is usually needed in kidney disease. |
| Liver | No dose change is usually needed in liver disease. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
Dose is individualized; too high a dose can cause chest pain, arrhythmias, or bone loss. Use caution in coronary artery disease, hypertension, elderly, and adrenal insufficiency. Monitor TSH regularly; avoid abrupt discontinuation or brand switching without guidance.
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, iron, antacids, sucralfate, cholestyramine, orlistat, enzyme inducers (rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin), sertraline, warfarin, antidiabetic drugs
How to store Eltroxin 25 Tablet
Store below 25°C, away from light and moisture, in original packaging.
Expert advice for Eltroxin 25 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
- Drug class:
- Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4)
Substitutes for Eltroxin 25 Tablet
Medicines with the same active ingredient (Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg). Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
| Medicine | Pack | Price | vs Eltroxin 25 Tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thyromed-25 TabletCOMED CHEMICALS` | tablet · 100`S | ₹154 | 17% cheaper |
| Thyrox 25 TabletMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | tablet · 120 Tablet | ₹185 | same price |
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Eltroxin 25 Tablet FAQs
What is Eltroxin 25 Tablet used for?
Eltroxin 25 Tablet is commonly used for Hypothyroidism, thyroid hormone replacement, initiation/titration dose in elderly or cardiac patients (as prescribed). Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Eltroxin 25 Tablet?
Eltroxin 25 Tablet contains Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg. 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 25 Tablet?
Take once daily on an empty stomach with water, 30-60 minutes before breakfast, or at bedtime 3-4 hours after food (consistent routine). Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Eltroxin 25 Tablet work?
Levothyroxine provides synthetic T4 hormone which the body converts to T3.
Is Eltroxin 25 Tablet a prescription medicine?
Yes. Eltroxin 25 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 25 Tablet?
The side effects reported most often with Eltroxin are Palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, tremor, headache. 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 25 Tablet be taken during pregnancy?
Generally safe Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Eltroxin.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Eltroxin 25 Tablet?
Use with caution
What if I miss a dose of Eltroxin 25 Tablet?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Eltroxin 25 Tablet habit forming?
No. Eltroxin 25 Tablet is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
Is there a cheaper substitute for Eltroxin 25 Tablet?
Thyromed-25 Tablet has the same active ingredient and strength and is listed from ₹154 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 25 Tablet cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Eltroxin 25 Tablet starts at ₹185 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 25 Tablet?
Eltroxin 25 Tablet is manufactured by GLAXO SMITHKLINE PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Eltroxin 25 Tablet delivered?
Eltroxin 25 Tablet is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Eltroxin 25 Tablet, Quick facts
- Salt
- Levothyroxine sodium 25 mcg
- Form
- tablet
- Best price
- ₹185 (₹1.54 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
The information on Eltroxin 25 Tablet is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- 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 25 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.