Eltroxin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levothyroxine Na

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Indications/Uses

Hypothyroidism.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initially 50-100 mcg daily, adjusted at 3-4 wk intervals by 50 mcg until attainment of clinical & biochemical euthyroidism. Usual dose: 100-200 mcg daily. Patient >50 yr Max initial dose: 50 mcg daily. Cardiac disease 25 mcg daily or 50 mcg on alternate days, may be increased by 25 mcg at intervals of 4 wk. Congenital hypothyroidism Infant Initially 25 mcg daily w/ increments of 25 mcg every 2-4 wk until optimal response is achieved. Juvenile myxoedema Childn >1 yr Initially 2.5-5 mcg/kg daily.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take preferably before breakfast. Do not crush/divide.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Thyrotoxicosis. Patients w/ untreated subclinical (suppressed serum TSH level w/ normal T3 & T4 levels) or overt thyrotoxicosis of any aetiology. Acute MI, myocarditis & pancarditis. Untreated adrenal & pituitary insufficiency. In combination w/ antithyroid agents during pregnancy.

MIMS Class

Thyroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H03AA01 - levothyroxine sodium ; Belongs to the class of thyroid hormones.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Eltroxin tab 100 mcg

Packing/Price

1's

Form

Eltroxin tab 50 mcg

Packing/Price

1's

Eltroxin

levothyroxine sodium

Manufacturer:

Aspen Pharmacare