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How to Take Levothyroxine and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jun 09, 2022

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

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- Initial- The recommended dose is 12.5-125 mcg/day, orally.

Drug Name : Levothyroxine

This medication is a thyroid hormone, prescribed for hypothyroidism.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Levothyroxine

India :

Thyrox (0.025mg) | Thyronorm | Roxin | Thyrox (100 mcg) | Thyrosec (25 mcg) | Thyrox (0.2mg) | Thyronorm (50 mg) | Thyronorm (12.5 mg) | Synox (0.037 mg) | Thyrosec (50 mcg)

International :

Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid

Last Updated on Jun 09, 2022

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