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Lethyrox 100 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Secondary and off-label uses of Lethyrox 100 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lethyrox 100 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Lethyrox 100 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lethyrox 100 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lethyrox 100 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lethyrox 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lethyrox 100 Tablet related warnings section.
Lethyrox 100 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lethyrox 100 Tablet in conditions like Heart Disease. The section on Lethyrox 100 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Lethyrox 100 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lethyrox 100 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lethyrox 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Lethyrox 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Lethyrox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Lethyrox 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Lethyrox does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lethyrox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 100 Tablet on the Liver?
Lethyrox can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 100 Tablet on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Lethyrox on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lethyrox 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lethyrox 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lethyrox 100 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lethyrox 100 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lethyrox 100 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lethyrox 100 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lethyrox 100 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lethyrox 100 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lethyrox 100 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lethyrox 100 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Lethyrox might cause high blood pressure and increased heartbeat as well because it helps in the regulation of certain hormones such as adrenaline in our body which might affect the heartbeat and blood pressure.
Yes, Lethyrox can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely, Lethyrox causes fever. The exact cause of fever is unknown. If you are experiencing high fever after taking this drug then try to take mild antipyretic medicine such as paracetamol even after this fever is not relieved then discuss it with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Lethyrox can cause hair loss. It is a rare side effect of this drug. The exact cause of hair loss is unknown. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug, then do discuss it with your doctor.
No, Lethyrox should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levo-T® (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770