L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet

L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet is a thyroid hormone replacement medicine containing 25 mcg of thyroxine (levothyroxine) in each tablet. It belongs to the thyroid hormone class and is used to treat hypothyroidism, help replace low thyroid hormone levels, and support thyroid hormone balance after thyroid surgery or other thyroid-related conditions. This L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet is a low-strength tablet that is often used when a doctor wants a very small, carefully adjusted dose. The pack from Johnlee Pharmaceuticals, India contains tablets in strip/box packaging as sold.

How it works: Levothyroxine in L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet works by replacing the thyroid hormone your body is not making enough of, which helps normalize metabolism, energy use, and body functions. As a tablet, it is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract, then converted in the body to the active hormone that helps restore thyroid hormone levels.

L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet is one of the lower strengths in the L-Thyroid line, alongside 50 mcg, 75 mcg, and 100 mcg tablets. Doctors may choose L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet for people who need a gentle starting dose, who are sensitive to thyroid hormone changes, or who need fine dose adjustments rather than a larger tablet strength.

• Hypothyroidism
• Thyroid hormone replacement
• After thyroid surgery when replacement is needed
• Goiter management in selected patients
• Dose titration for low thyroid hormone levels

• Take L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet exactly as prescribed, usually once daily.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split unless your doctor says it is okay.
• Take it on an empty stomach, ideally 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast, for best absorption.
• Keep it separated from calcium, iron, antacids, and multivitamins by several hours.
• Take it at the same time each day to keep thyroid levels steady.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless told to do so.

Each L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet provides 25 micrograms of levothyroxine. It is commonly taken once daily, but the exact dose, any increase, and the maximum total daily amount must be decided by the doctor based on age, weight, lab results, heart health, and response to treatment.

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 jittery
• Trouble sleeping
• Increased sweating
• Fast heartbeat or palpitations
• Temporary appetite changes
• Mild tremor

• This 25 mcg strength is a low-dose tablet and is often used for cautious dose adjustment, not for self-starting without medical supervision.
• People with heart disease, angina, or a history of arrhythmia need extra caution because levothyroxine can stress the heart if the dose is too high.
• Do not use it to lose weight; thyroid hormone taken in excess can be dangerous.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, adrenal problems, osteoporosis, or pituitary disease, because dosing may need special monitoring.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding often require thyroid dose changes, so thyroid labs should be checked regularly.
• Avoid taking it at the same time as calcium, iron, or antacids because they can block absorption.
• If you feel over-treated after starting or changing L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet, contact your prescriber promptly rather than stopping on your own.

• Calcium supplements
• Iron supplements
• Antacids containing aluminum or magnesium
• Warfarin
• Certain seizure medicines such as phenytoin or carbamazepine

Store L-Thyroid 25 mcg Tablet at room temperature in a dry place, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip or box until use.