Medithyrox
Medithyrox contains levothyroxine, a man-made thyroid hormone, used to treat thyroid diseases and problems, working like the natural hormone in your body.
Form
tabletti
Strength
125 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Uni-Pharma Kleon Tsetis Pharmaceutical Laboratories S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine your dose, typically 100-200 micrograms daily for adults, but it varies based on your condition.
Method
Take Medithyrox by mouth once a day in the morning on an empty stomach, at least half an hour before breakfast, with a small amount of liquid.
Important
The maximum daily dose can be up to 300 micrograms, but your doctor will set your appropriate maximum based on your needs.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Rapid or irregular heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (warmth and redness in the face)
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Menstrual cycle disorders
- •Pseudotumor cerebri (increased fluid pressure in the brain)
- •Tremor
- •Restlessness
- •Sleep disorders
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
- •Allergic reactions like rash, hives, or swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
Important Warnings
- Do not take if you are allergic to levothyroxine or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take if you have untreated adrenal or pituitary gland problems, or an uncontrolled overactive thyroid.
- Do not take if you have an acute heart condition like a heart attack or an inflamed heart.
- Do not use with anti-thyroid medicines if you are pregnant.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems like angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, or hardened arteries; these conditions need to be controlled before starting Medithyrox.
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- Do not use Medithyrox for weight loss, as it is not effective if your thyroid hormone levels are normal and can cause serious side effects if the dose is too high.
- Do not take high doses of Medithyrox with certain weight loss medicines, as this can lead to very serious side effects.
- Inform your doctor or lab staff if you are taking biotin (Vitamin H, B7, or B8) before any thyroid hormone tests, as it can affect results.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. (updated 6.11.2023)