Lethyrox 75

Composition of Lethyrox 75

Lethyrox 75 contains Thyroxine (75mcg). It belongs to the Thyroid hormone replacement class of medicines.

Uses of Lethyrox 75

Lethyrox 75 Tablet is used in the treatment of hypothyroidism.

Key benefits

• Restores energy
• weight and concentration
• Inexpensive
• once daily
• and highly effective

How Lethyrox 75 works

Lethyrox 75 Tablet is a synthetic version of a hormone produced by the thyroid gland. It works by replacing the thyroid hormones that your thyroid gland cannot produce and relieves the symptoms of hypothyroidism (tiredness, weight gain, and depression).

How to take Lethyrox 75

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lethyrox 75 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

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 Lethyrox 75

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

• Anxiety Vomiting Diarrhea Palpitations Nervousness Weight loss Tremor

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 Lethyrox 75

Warnings and precautions

Take it on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning, with water, and wait at least half an hour to an hour before eating or drinking anything else. Food, tea and coffee substantially reduce how much is absorbed. Separate it by at least four hours from calcium, iron, antacids and multivitamins — these bind it and block absorption. This is usually lifelong treatment. Do not stop when your reports come back normal; the normal report is the medicine working. Report palpitations, tremor, marked weight loss or difficulty sleeping — these suggest the dose is too high. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant; the requirement usually rises and needs prompt adjustment.

Do not take Lethyrox 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, multivitamins and some cholesterol medicines block absorption — separate them by four hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner or diabetes medicine; doses may need review.

How to store Lethyrox 75

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Lethyrox 75

<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 Lethyrox 75 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, Lethyrox 75 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 Lethyrox 75 Tablet as all brands may not have the same effect.</div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Marketed by:

INTAS PHARMACEUTICALS`

Therapeutic class:

prescription

Drug class:

Thyroid hormone replacement