PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism.
Before you start taking Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need. Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time. It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. You should take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need. Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heartbeat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, tremors, increased appetite, and restlessness. Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose. Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits.
Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted. Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works. Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.
USES OF ELTROXIN TABLET
- Treatment of Hypothyroidism
BENEFITS OF ELTROXIN TABLET
In Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of thyroxine, a hormone that is naturally produced in your body. When your body does not produce enough thyroxine, you get hypothyroidism. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include tiredness, weight gain, and muscle aches. This medicine raises your hormone level to the right amount and helps you get rid of these symptoms. For most people, this is a lifelong medication and should not be discontinued without talking to your doctor.
It may take a while for this medicine to work properly. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to determine the effectiveness of this medicine and to make sure that you are on the right dose.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ELTROXIN TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Eltroxin
- Palpitations
- Vomiting
- Anxiety
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Nervousness
- Increased appetite
- Tremors
HOW TO USE ELTROXIN TABLET
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. Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
HOW ELTROXIN TABLET WORKS
Eltroxin 25mcg 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 in a sufficient quantity, and relieves the symptoms of hypothyroidism (tiredness, weight gain, and depression).
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol – SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy – SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding – SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving – SAFE
Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver – CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 25mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
