Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet

Explore detailed information about Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet, a medication containing Thyroxine (88mcg) from the trusted Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd brand. Discover its primary uses for Hypothyroidism and delve deeper into its specific details to understand how Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet can play a role in your health and well-being. Add it to your wishlist or compare it with other products.

MRP: ₹ 110.21
Packing: 60.0 tablets in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Thyroxine (88mcg)
Brand: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Hypothyroidism

Description

Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism
Before you start taking Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need
Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time
It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day
You should Take Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet regularly to get the maximum benefit
It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve
You may need to take it for the rest of your life
If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.
The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need
Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heartbeat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, tremors, increased appetite, and restlessness
Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose
Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits.Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity
If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted
Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works
Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	SAFE: Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Thyroid Hormones
Therapeutic class:	HORMONES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Iodinated amino acid derivative

Uses of Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet

Hypothyroidism

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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