ELTROXIN contains the active ingredient thyroxine.
ELTROXIN is used to treat hypothyroidism, a disease in which
the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough thyroxine, a
hormone, which is important for controlling your metabolism. Symptoms of
hypothyroidism include tiredness, muscle weakness, cramps, feeling the cold, a
slow heart rate, dry and flaky skin, hair loss, a deep husky voice and weight
gain.
ELTROXIN is also used to treat children born with hypothyroidism
(congenital), those who develop hypothyroidism in the first year of life
(neonatal) and children who have hypothyroidism as part of juvenile myxoedema,
a condition in which the amount of thyroxine produced by the body is low.
Your doctor may have prescribed ELTROXIN for another
purpose.
ELTROXIN belongs to a small group of medicines called
thyroid hormones, which work by replacing the body's low levels of thyroxine.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why ELTROXIN
has been prescribed for you.
ELTROXIN is available only with a doctor's prescription.
Take ELTROXIN exactly as your doctor has prescribed.
Your doctor will tell you how many ELTROXIN tablets to take
each day.
Your doctor will calculate the dose based on your weight.
Never take more tablets than your doctor has prescribed.
Your doctor may vary your dose depending on how you respond
to ELTROXIN.
In adults, the usual dose is 50µg to 100µg daily, increased
every 3 to 4 weeks as needed. The maximum dose is 200µg daily.
The dose for adults is reduced in children according to
their weight and age. Elderly people usually need a smaller dose because they
are more sensitive to the effects of thyroxine.
Many people need treatment with ELTROXIN long term.
Your doctor will do regular blood tests to make sure
ELTROXIN is working for you.
Side Effects
If you think you are having an allergic (hypersensitivity)
reaction to ELTROXIN, TELL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
Keep your tablets in the bottle until it is time to take
them.
If you take the tablets out of the bottle they may not keep
well.
Keep ELTROXIN in a cool dry place away from light where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Thyroxine, Lactose monohydrate, Cornstarch, Acacia powder,
Magnesium stearate
Thyroxine, Lactose monohydrate, Cornstarch, Acacia powder,
Colorcon Yellow LB282, Magnesium stearate
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