Medithyrox
Medithyrox contains levothyroxine, a man-made thyroid hormone used to treat thyroid problems and make up for what your body might be missing.
Form
tabletti
Strength
25 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, the usual ongoing dose is 100-200 micrograms once a day, as adjusted by your doctor.
Method
Take one dose by mouth once a day in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast, with a small amount of water.
Important
The highest daily dose for certain conditions can be up to 300 micrograms, but always follow your doctor's specific instructions.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fast or irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (warmth and redness in the face)
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Menstrual disorders
- •Pseudotumor cerebri (increased fluid pressure in the skull)
- •Tremor (shaking)
- •Restlessness
- •Insomnia (trouble sleeping)
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Rash
- •Hives (itchy red welts on the skin)
- •Swelling of the face and throat (angioedema)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredients in Medithyrox.
- Do not take if you have untreated problems with your adrenal or pituitary glands, or if you have an untreated overactive thyroid (too much thyroid hormone).
- Do not take if you have a sudden heart problem, like a heart attack or inflammation of the heart.
- Do not use thyroid hormones for weight loss. Taking more than prescribed can cause serious or life-threatening side effects, especially if mixed with certain weight-loss drugs.
- Talk to your doctor if you have heart problems like chest pain (angina), heart failure, fast or uneven heartbeat, high blood pressure, or hardened arteries; these must be managed before you start treatment.
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- Tell your doctor or lab staff if you are taking or recently took biotin (also called Vitamin H or B7), as it can affect your thyroid test results.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. (updated 6.11.2023)