Thyroxine (Levothyroxine) Tablets 50mcg are widely used for the treatment of hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones. Levothyroxine Tablets help restore normal thyroid hormone levels, improving metabolism, energy levels, weight management, and overall well-being.
This medicine is commonly prescribed for thyroid hormone replacement therapy, thyroid disorders, and post-thyroidectomy patients. Buying Thyroxine 50mcg online ensures reliable treatment from a trusted online pharmacy. Regular use of Levothyroxine Tablets supports healthy thyroid function and long-term hormonal balance.
Uses
Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. This medicine is also used to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (also called a goiter). Levothyroxine is also used together with surgery and radioiodine treatment to treat a type of thyroid cancer called thyroid-dependent well-differentiated thyroid cancer.
Dosage
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For oral dosage form (tablet):
For hypothyroidism:
Adults and children older than 12 years of age (growth and puberty complete)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 1.6 microgram (mcg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight per day but may be less in older adults. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Children older than 12 years of age (growth and puberty incomplete)—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 2 to 3 mcg per kg of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Children 6 to 12 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 4 to 5 mcg per kg of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Children 1 to 5 years of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 5 to 6 mcg per kg of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Children 6 to 12 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 6 to 8 mcg per kg of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Children 3 to 6 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 8 to 10 mcg per kg of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Children 0 to 3 months of age—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The dose is usually 10 to 15 mcg per kg of body weight per day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
Warnings and Precautions
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of levothyroxine in children. However, your child's doctor will check your child closely for heart problems during the first 2 weeks of treatment.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of levothyroxine in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart or blood vessel problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving levothyroxine.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
It is very important that your doctor check the progress of you or your child at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood tests will be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Levothyroxine should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for the purpose of losing weight. This medicine is not effective for weight reduction. If taken in large amounts, levothyroxine may cause serious unwanted effects.
Hypothyroidism can sometimes cause infertility in men and women. Levothyroxine should not be used for the treatment of infertility unless it is caused by hypothyroidism.
For patients with diabetes: It is very important that you keep track of your blood or urine sugar levels as instructed by your doctor. Check with your doctor right away if you notice any changes in your sugar levels.
Women who are post-menopausal or who use this medicine for a long time may have some bone loss, which could lead to osteoporosis. Talk with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about this.
Check with your doctor right away if you have weakness, confusion or non-responsiveness, feeling cold, low body temperature, swelling of the body, especially the face, tongue, and lower legs, or difficulty breathing. These could be symptoms of severe hypothyroidism, called myxedema coma, which may be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
