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How to Take Thyroxine and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Apr 20, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adults: Initial dose of 50-100mcg increased by 25-50 mcg at 3-4 weeks interval. Max: 150-300mcg daily.
Children: 25-150-mcg daily with 25mcg increments every 2-4 weeks.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with untreated hyperthyroidism, recent heart attack and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Thyroxine

This medication is a thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism, and thyroid cancer.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Thyroxine

India :

Thyrox | Synox | Thyrox | Thyronorm | Thyronorm (150 mcg) | Eltroxin (50 mcg) | Thormone (100 mcg) | Thyronorm (50 mcg) | Eltroxin | Thyronorm (100 mcg)

International :

Synthroid, Thyrax, Euthyrox, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Levaxin, L-Thyroxine, Eltroxin, Thyrox

Last Updated on Apr 20, 2023

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