Striroxin
Striroxin contains levothyroxine, a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat thyroid problems, similar to your body's own thyroid hormones.
Form
tabletti
Strength
200 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Levothyroxine sodium
Manufacturer
Strides Nordic ApS
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on tests, starting with a small dose and slowly increasing it every 2-4 weeks.
Method
Take one tablet by mouth each morning on an empty stomach, at least half an hour before breakfast, with some water. For infants, crush the tablet and mix with a small amount of water just before giving it, at least half an hour before their first meal.
Important
The highest daily dose for adults is usually 200 micrograms, but your doctor will tell you your exact dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Irregular or fast heartbeat
- •Chest pain
- •Headache
- •Muscle weakness or cramps
- •Flushing (redness and warmth in the face)
- •Fever
- •Vomiting
- •Menstrual problems
- •Increased pressure in the skull
- •Trembling
- •Restlessness
- •Sleep problems
- •Sweating
- •Weight loss
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Swelling of the face or throat (angioedema)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it or any of its parts.
- Do not take this medicine if you have untreated problems with your adrenal or pituitary glands, or an overactive thyroid.
- Do not take this medicine if you have a sudden serious heart problem, like a heart attack or heart swelling.
- If you are pregnant, do not use Striroxin with medicines that stop your thyroid from working.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart problems such as chest pain, a weak heart, a fast or uneven heartbeat, high blood pressure, or blocked arteries.
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- Do not use this medicine for weight loss. It won't work for that and can cause very bad or dangerous side effects if you take too much, especially with some diet pills.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and aluminium reduce absorption. (updated 6.11.2023)