Eltroxin
Levothyroxine
Ingredients & Drug Type
Eltroxin is listed as Endocrine containing Levothyroxine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Levothyroxine
- Therapeutic class
- Endocrine
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 50 mcg / 100 mcg
Dosing
- Adult
- 1.6 mcg/kg/day
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Common catalog dose: 50–100 mcg.
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: على معدة فارغة قبل الإفطار بـ 30–60 دقيقة
Medical Overview
Eltroxin is listed as Endocrine containing Levothyroxine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Eltroxin (levothyroxine) — the exact replacement hormone, among Earth’s most-prescribed drugs. Success is ritual: same time daily, empty stomach 30-60min before breakfast with water only, 4 hours from calcium/iron, consistent brand, TSH-guided titration every 6-8 weeks. Pregnancy raises needs 30-50% immediately; correct adrenal insufficiency first; usually lifelong.
Uses / Indications
- Hypothyroidism
- TSH suppression after thyroid surgery
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- At overdose: palpitations
- tremor
- sweating
- weight loss
- insomnia
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- فرط الدرقية غير المعالج
- قصور الكظر غير المصحح (**يُصحح الكورتيزول أولاً** — قاعدة سلامة مهمة)
- واحتشاء قلبي حاد. كبار السن ومرضى القلب: البدء بجرعات صغيرة والتصعيد بطيء (القلب يُجهد بالتسريع).
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- ثلاثية النجاح: **نفس التوقيت
- نفس الطقس (معدة فارغة + ماء)
- نفس العلامة التجارية** (التبديل بين مصانع يغيّر الامتصاص قليلاً — يعاد الفحص بعده). حامل أو تخططين؟ راجعي فوراً — الحاجة تقفز 30–50% بالحمل ودرقية الأم عصب دماغ الجنين بثلثه الأول. لا تتوقف عند «تحسنت» — التحسن هو الدواء يعمل. فحص TSH بعد أي تعديل بـ6–8 أسابيع. تابع غددك عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- Absorption is reduced with calcium
- iron
- antacids
- and coffee — separate by at least one hour
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Eltroxin?
Eltroxin contains Levothyroxine and is categorized as Endocrine. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Eltroxin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 1.6 mcg/kg/day. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Eltroxin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Eltroxin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.