. Product Name
Eltroxin 50 mcg Tablet
2. Generic Name
Levothyroxine Sodium
3. Strength
50 microgram (50 mcg)
4. Category
Thyroid Hormone Replacement Medicine
5. Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (GSK)
6. Description
Eltroxin 50 mcg contains Levothyroxine, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4. It is prescribed for hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive and fails to produce enough hormones. Eltroxin helps restore normal metabolism, improve energy levels, support heart and brain function, and maintain hormone balance.
7. Key Uses
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Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
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Goiter (thyroid enlargement)
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Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
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Maintaining healthy metabolism & energy
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Regulating heart rate, mood, and body temperature
8. How It Works
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Levothyroxine replaces the low T4 hormone in the body.
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Helps maintain:
✓ Metabolism
✓ Energy levels
✓ Heart and brain function
✓ Digestion
✓ Body temperature -
Converts into T3, the active hormone needed for daily body functions.
9. Directions for Use
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Take one tablet daily on an empty stomach
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Consume 30–60 minutes before breakfast
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Swallow with a glass of water
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Do not skip or change dose without doctor approval
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Take at the same time every day
Dose is adjusted by your doctor based on TSH blood test results.
10. Safety Information
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Use only with doctor’s guidance
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Regular thyroid (TSH) tests are required
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Do not stop treatment suddenly
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Overdose may cause palpitations, anxiety, sweating
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Safe for long-term use if taken correctly
11. Side Effects
(Usually due to a high dose)
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Fast heartbeat
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Nervousness
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Heat intolerance
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Tremors
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Weight loss
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Insomnia
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Temporary hair fall
Side effects improve after dose adjustment.
12. Drug Interactions
Avoid taking the following within 4 hours of Eltroxin:
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Iron supplements
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Calcium supplements
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Antacids
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Cholesterol binders
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Soy products
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Certain multivitamins
These reduce absorption.
13. Storage
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Store at room temperature below 25°C
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Keep away from heat & moisture
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Keep out of reach of children
14. Pack Size / Net Quantity
Usually available in strip of 120 tablets (may vary).
15. Disclaimer
This is a prescription-only medicine.
Use only as directed by a registered medical practitioner.
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