Eltroxin 50 Tablet

Composition of Eltroxin 50 Tablet

Eltroxin 50 Tablet contains Thyroxine (50mcg). It belongs to the Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) class of medicines.

Uses of Eltroxin 50 Tablet

• Hypothyroidism
• thyroid hormone replacement therapy
• TSH suppression when indicated (doctor prescribed)

Key benefits

• Restores thyroid hormone levels
• Improves hypothyroid symptoms
• Helps maintain normal metabolism
• Normalizes TSH with monitoring

How Eltroxin 50 Tablet works

Levothyroxine is synthetic T4 that is converted to T3 in the body. It replaces missing thyroid hormone and helps regulate metabolism and TSH.

How to take Eltroxin 50 Tablet

Take once daily on an empty stomach with water, ideally 30-60 minutes before breakfast. Maintain a consistent routine and avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids; keep a 4-hour gap. Regular TSH checks guide dose adjustments.

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 50 Tablet

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

• Palpitations
• nervousness
• insomnia
• tremor
• headache
• sweating
• increased appetite
• weight loss

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 50 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Excess dosing may cause hyperthyroid symptoms, cardiac strain, and bone loss; seek care for chest pain or severe palpitations. Caution in heart disease, elderly, and adrenal insufficiency. Do not stop suddenly; consistent brand and timing improve control.

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 supplements, antacids, sucralfate, cholestyramine, orlistat, rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, sertraline, warfarin, antidiabetic medicines

How to store Eltroxin 50 Tablet

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

Expert advice for Eltroxin 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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)