Levothyrox 100 micrograms

Indication

Thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism and for conditions in which suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone is required.

Ingredients

• Levothyroxine sodium 100 micrograms

Direction

Take by mouth exactly as prescribed by the physician, at a consistent time each day; the dose is individualized using clinical and laboratory monitoring.

Side effects

• Excessive dosing may cause palpitations
• tremor
• sweating
• headache
• insomnia
• diarrhea
• or weight loss.
• Seek medical advice for any unexpected or severe reaction.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine: use only under medical supervision and periodic thyroid
• function monitoring.
• Tell the physician about heart disease
• pregnancy
• and all other medicines
• several products can alter levothyroxine absorption.