Eltroxin 88mcg Tablet 60

• Managing hypothyroidism, a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones

• Addressing autoimmune disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis

• Assisting after surgical removal of the thyroid gland

• Compensating for hormone deficiency due to radiation therapy

• Mitigating effects of certain medications causing hypothyroidism

• Managing goitre or enlarged thyroid gland

• Helping in certain types of thyroid cancer management

• Always swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.

• Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet, as this can affect how the medicine works.

• Ensure that you take it on an empty stomach, ideally 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast.

• Do not alter your dosage or stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor first.

Eltroxin Tablet is taken orally.

Eltroxin Tablet consists of thyroxine sodium (88 mcg), which works as follows:

• Conversion to Triiodothyronine: Once ingested, thyroxine is converted into a more active form called triiodothyronine (T3) in the tissues of your body.

• Regulation of Metabolism: Thyroid hormones like T3 regulate metabolism by increasing oxygen consumption and heat production in your body's cells.

• Growth and Development: Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in the growth, development, and differentiation of various tissues.

• Replacement Therapy: In hypothyroidism, where there’s insufficient production of thyroid hormones, Eltroxin Tablet works by replacing the missing hormones, thereby restoring normal metabolic function and managing symptoms of hypothyroidism.

• Store Eltroxin Tablet at a temperature below 25°C.

• Keep it in a dry place, protected from light and moisture.

• Always keep the medicine out of reach and sight of children.

• Ensure to use the tablet before its expiry date.

• Consuming a balanced diet rich in iodine, such as fish, dairy products, and iodised salt, can support thyroid health as you take Eltroxin Tablet for hypothyroidism.

• Regular moderate-intensity exercise like walking or cycling can help maintain a healthy metabolism, which is beneficial when managing conditions like hypothyroidism with Eltroxin Tablet.