Medithyrox
Medithyrox is a medicine that contains a man-made thyroid hormone to help treat thyroid gland problems.
Form
tabletti
Strength
50 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will set your exact dose. For most adults, a common daily dose for long-term treatment is 100-200 micrograms.
Method
Take one dose orally once a day in the morning, at least 30 minutes before breakfast, with a small amount of water.
Important
The maximum daily dose can be up to 300 micrograms for specific conditions, but follow your doctor's instructions carefully.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Fast or uneven heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Weak muscles or muscle cramps
- •Redness or warmth in the face
- •Fever
- •Feeling sick (vomiting)
- •Changes in menstrual cycle
- •Increased pressure in the head (pseudotumor cerebri)
- •Shaking (tremor)
- •Feeling restless
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Sweating a lot
- •Losing weight
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Skin rash
- •Hives (itchy red bumps on skin)
- •Swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have untreated problems with your adrenal or pituitary glands, or an uncontrolled overactive thyroid.
- Do not take if you have an acute heart condition, such as a recent heart attack or heart inflammation.
- If you are pregnant, do not use this medicine with other drugs that block thyroid function.
- This medicine is not for weight loss.
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- Do not change your dose without talking to your doctor, as this could lead to serious problems.
- If you have certain heart conditions (like angina, heart failure, high blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat), your doctor must manage them before you start Medithyrox.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. (updated 6.11.2023)