Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet

Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet is a thyroid hormone medicine that contains 75 micrograms of thyroxine (levothyroxine) in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone replacement class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet may also be prescribed to help suppress thyroid-stimulating hormone in certain thyroid disorders, when a clinician decides it is appropriate. Because it replaces a natural hormone, the dose must be tailored to the individual rather than used like a pain reliever or vitamin.

How it works: Levothyroxine in Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of the natural thyroid hormone T4. After you swallow the tablet, it is absorbed and converted in the body to the active hormone that helps regulate metabolism, energy, temperature, and many body functions.

Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet is a mid-range strength, sitting between lower tablets such as 25 mcg, 50 mcg, and 88 mcg and higher strengths like 100 mcg and 125 mcg. A doctor may choose Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet when a lower dose is not enough but a higher strength would be too much, helping fine-tune thyroid replacement more precisely. It is not meant as a usual starting dose for everyone; the right strength depends on age, weight, heart health, blood tests, and how you respond.

• Treatment of hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement after thyroid surgery or ablation
• Prevention or treatment of goiter in selected patients
• TSH suppression in certain thyroid conditions as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow the Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it on an empty stomach, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
• Take it at the same time every day for steady thyroid levels.
• Do not take it with coffee, calcium, iron, antacids, or soy products at the same time.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up unless your doctor tells you to.
• Follow the exact schedule your prescriber gives you, because thyroid dosing is individualized.

Each Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet provides 75 micrograms of levothyroxine per tablet. It is usually taken once daily, but the exact schedule and whether any dose adjustments are needed are decided by the doctor based on blood tests and your medical history. There is no single maximum daily dose for everyone; the right amount is individualized, and taking more than prescribed can be harmful.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Thyroxine / Levothyroxine may include:

• Headache
• Nervousness or feeling shaky
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased sweating
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Weight loss or appetite changes
• Diarrhea

• Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet is a higher-strength thyroid tablet than 25 mcg or 50 mcg, so it should be used only when a clinician has checked your dose needs.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, or high blood pressure, because too much thyroid hormone can strain the heart.
• Older adults and people with heart problems may need smaller dose changes and closer monitoring.
• Do not use it to lose weight; high doses can be dangerous and may cause serious heart effects.
• Pregnancy can change thyroid hormone needs, so dose checks are often needed during pregnancy and after delivery.
• If you take medicines for diabetes, seizures, blood thinning, or heart disease, your doses may need review.
• Driving is usually not a problem once your dose is stable, but seek medical advice if you feel shaky, dizzy, or have palpitations.

• Calcium supplements and antacids can reduce absorption of Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet.
• Iron supplements can interfere with absorption if taken too close together.
• Cholestyramine, colestipol, or similar binders may lower levothyroxine absorption.
• Warfarin may have stronger blood-thinning effects when thyroid hormone dose changes.
• Certain diabetes medicines may need adjustment when thyroid levels normalize.

Store Eltroxin 75 mcg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, protected from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.