T4-50MCG Tablet 10's

Hypothyroidism Prescription (Rx) Required

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM 50MCG

NPR 128.30

Mfr: UNI PHARMA

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

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What isT4-50MCG?

It contains LEVOTHYROXINE S0DIUM which is a synthetic version of this Thyroxine hormone.
Thyroxine is a hormone which is produced naturally in the body by the thyroid gland which controls how much energy your body uses. When the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroxine (a condition known as hypothyroidism), many of the body’s functions slow down

What T4-50MCG is used for?

It is used to replace the thyroxine that your thyroid gland cannot produce and prevent the symptoms of hypothyroidism.

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

are allergic to thyroxine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
have suffered with an under active thyroid gland or overactive thyroid gland for a long time
are suffering from any heart problems
are being treated for diabetes
are over 50 years of age
have any condition that affects your adrenal glands

Your doctor will decide if you should continue treatment with levothyroxine whilst you are pregnant, particularly in the first three months of your pregnancy
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

Consult your doctor for advice for the use of this medicine in children

Tell your doctor, if you are taking,

medicines for epilepsy such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, primidone and barbiturates
sertraline,used to treat depression and anxiety disorders
antacids,used to treat indigestion
medicines containing calcium salts
cimetidine,used to reduce excess stomach acid
proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole, lansoprazole and pantoprazole - used to reduce the amount of acid produced by the stomach
sucralfate,used to treat and prevent stomach and duodenal ulcers
cholestyramine and colestipol,used to treat high level of fat in the blood
polystyrene sulphone resin,used to reduce high levels of potassium in the blood
medicines containing iron that are taken by mouth
rifampicin,used to treat infections
imatinib,used to treat certain types of cancer
beta blockers such as atenolol, propanolol and sotalol – used to treat high blood pressure and heart problems
oestrogen containing medicines for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and contraception (the ‘pill’)
androgen containing medicines for male hormone replacement therapy
corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone and prednisolone – used to treat inflammation
amiodarone,used to treat an irregular heart beat
anticoagulant medicines to prevent blood clots such as warfarin
medicines to treat diabetes such as insulin and metformin
tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline, imipramine and dosulepin
medicines that stimulate the sympathetic nervous system such as adrenaline
anti-inflammatory medicines such as phenylbutazone or aspirin
ketamine,used as an anaesthetic

Take this medicine on schedule as prescribed by your doctor
It is important not to leave out any meal while taking this medicine
Swallow the tablets whole with at least half glass of water
You should usually take your tablets before breakfast or your first meal of the day

Common

headache,
irritability,
trouble sleeping,
nervousness,
increased sweating,
heat intolerance,
diarrhea, and
menstrual changes

Storage
Additional Information

Keep this medicine out of reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)

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