Eltroxin 100 mcg

Description

Eltroxin 100 mcg is a replacement therapy that replaces the thyroxine hormone that your thyroid gland cannot produce and treat the symptoms of hypothyroidism. It contains Levothyroxine which is a synthetic version of this hormone. Thyroxine controls how much energy your body uses, and when the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormone, many of the body’s function slows down. This condition is often referred to as hypothyroidism; some of the common symptoms of the condition include feeling depressed, weight gain, and tiredness. Before starting the treatment, your doctor will conduct a blood test to determine how much Levothyroxine you need.

Do not take the Eltroxin 100 mcg if you are allergic to Levothyroxine or any other ingredients of this medicine. Avoid taking it, if you are dealing with an overactive thyroid gland that too much thyroid hormone. Do not take medicine and go back to your doctor to discuss your treatment if you have a condition that affects your adrenal glands. Talk to your doctor before taking Eltroxin 100 mcg tablets if you have an overactive thyroid gland for a long time, suffer from fits, heart problems, panhypopituitarism ( a hormonal disorder), diabetes, or you are over 50 years of age. Your doctor will examine blood pressure regularly to see how much thyroxine your thyroid gland is producing and what concentration of Levothyroxine will be suitable for you.

Like all medicines, Eltroxin 100 mcg can cause side effects, although not everybody who got a prescription for it gets them. Discontinue treatment and take immediate medical help if you have a rare allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, sensitivity to the sun,  severe itching, general feeling of being unwell, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat. Some people receiving Levothyroxine may experience a severe reaction to high levels of Levothyroxine.  Contact your doctor immediately if you develop fast heart rate, low blood pressure, fits, irregular heartbeat, extremely high temperature, confusions, heart failure, and jaundice, and coma. Tell your doctor if these side effects continue or get worse. Most side effects are like the symptoms of hyperthyroidism and are due to your dose of the medicine is too high. These side effects are usually disappeared after dose adjustments or discontinue treatment. However, only your doctor can advise you whether you need a reduced dose or complete discontinuation of treatment.

Your doctor will decide the dose of Eltroxin 100 mcg. Usually, the dose depends on the results of your blood tests. The medicine comes in the form of a tablet that you must take with plenty of water. Take the tablet on an empty stomach; it is best to take an hour before breakfast or your first meal of the day. Those who find difficulty swallowing the tablet can dissolve it in 10 to 15 ml of water and consume with some more liquid. Use the dissolved solution straight away; do not keep it for later.