Medithyrox
Medithyrox is a medicine that replaces the natural thyroid hormone in your body when your thyroid gland doesn't make enough. It helps treat thyroid problems.
Form
tabletti
Strength
62 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your exact dose based on your condition. Doses often start low and are gradually increased. Typical daily doses range from 25 to 200 micrograms for most conditions.
Method
Take one tablet by mouth once a day in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before breakfast, with a small glass of water.
Important
Your doctor will set your maximum daily dose. It can be up to 300 micrograms for specific conditions, as prescribed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (warmth and redness of the face)
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Menstrual cycle changes
- •Increased fluid pressure in the brain (pseudotumor cerebri)
- •Trembling
- •Restlessness
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Allergic reactions such as skin rash, hives, and swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
Important Warnings
- Do not take Medithyrox if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Do not use Medithyrox if you have untreated problems with your adrenal or pituitary glands, or if your thyroid gland makes too much hormone (called thyrotoxicosis).
- Do not use Medithyrox if you have an acute heart condition like a heart attack or heart inflammation.
- Do not use thyroid hormones, including Medithyrox, for weight loss if your thyroid hormone levels are already normal. This can cause serious side effects.
- If you are pregnant, do not take Medithyrox with medicines that stop your thyroid from making hormones.
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- Talk to your doctor before taking Medithyrox if you have any heart problems like chest pain, heart failure, fast or irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, or hardened arteries. These conditions must be under control before you start treatment.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. (updated 6.11.2023)