Drug | Tablet
Levothyroxine sodium 50 mcg (equivalent to Levothyroxine 50 mcg)
Treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid); thyroid hormone replacement after thyroidectomy or radioiodine therapy; TSH suppression therapy in certain thyroid cancers/goitre (as prescribed).
Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroxine (T4), a natural thyroid hormone. It is converted to the active hormone T3 in the body and restores normal thyroid hormone levels, helping regulate metabolism, energy, and body functions.
Tablet: Take exactly as prescribed, usually once daily on an empty stomach (ideally morning), 30–60 minutes before breakfast with water. Take at the same time daily; avoid taking with calcium/iron/antacids or high-fibre/soy foods—keep a 4-hour gap. Do not stop or change dose without medical advice; periodic TSH monitoring is required.
Common side effects of Thyrox 50 Tablet may include:
Schedule H: use under medical supervision. Incorrect dosing can cause hyperthyroidism symptoms (chest pain, palpitations, breathlessness) and may worsen heart disease; use caution in elderly, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, hypertension. Dose adjustments needed in pregnancy, postpartum, and with weight changes. Not for weight loss/obesity. Use caution in adrenal insufficiency (treat first) and diabetes (may alter glucose control).
