Eltroxin Tablets are usually given to patients with hypothyroidism and to treat goiter. This presentation focuses on Eltroxin tablets manufactured by Glaxo SmithKline India using the old formula.

1. Eltroxin Tablets
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Eltroxin Tablets are used
for the treatment of
hypothyroidism and
goiter. They are
manufactured by Glaxo
SmithKline India using
the old formulation. The
active ingredient present
is levothyroxine sodium

2. Eltroxin Tablets
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Inactive ingredients present in Eltroxin 50 mcg tablets:
➔Sodium Citrate
➔Lactose
➔Starch Maize
➔Acacia Powder
➔Magnesium Stearate
➔Purified Water

3. Eltroxin Tablets
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Inactive ingredients present in Eltroxin 100 mcg tablets:
➔Sodium Citrate
➔Lactose
➔Starch Maize
➔Gelatin
➔Methyl Hydroxybenzoate
➔Propyl Hydroxybenzoate
➔Magnesium Stearate
➔Purified Water

4. Eltroxin Tablets
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Recommended Adult Dosage
The Initial recommended
dose of Eltroxin tablets is
50 mcg to 100 mcg daily and
adjusted at four or six week
intervals by 50 micrograms
until attainment of adequate
clinical response.

5. Eltroxin Tablets
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Administration
➔Should preferably be taken on an
empty stomach
➔Should be swallowed whole
➔Taken with a full glass of water
➔Eltroxin tablets should not be split

6. Eltroxin Tablets
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Contraindications
➔Hypersensitivity to levothyroxine
sodium or any inactive ingredient
of the preparation.
➔Thyrotoxicosis

7. Eltroxin Tablets
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Possible Side Effects
➔Immune system disorders:
Hypersensitivity reactions such as skin
rash and pruritis
➔Metabolism and nutrition disorders:
Increased appetite, abdominal cramps,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
➔Nervous system disorders:
Excitability, insomnia, restlessness,
headache, tremors, seizure

8. Eltroxin Tablets
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Possible Side Effects
➔Cardiac disorders: Anginal pain,
cardiac arrhythmias, palpitations,
tachycardia, increased blood pressure,
heart failure, myocardial infarction
➔Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal
disorders: Dysponea
➔Skin and subcutaneous tissue
disorders: Sweating, flushing, hair loss

9. Eltroxin Tablets
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Possible Side Effects
➔Musculoskeletal, connective tissue and
bone disorders : Cramps in the skeletal
muscle, muscular weakness, decreased
bone mineral density.
➔Reproductive system and breast
disorders: Menstrual irregularity,
impaired fertility
➔General disorders and administration
site conditions: Fatigue, heat
intolerance, fever, excessive loss of
weight.

10. Eltroxin Tablets
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Eltroxin Tablets
manufactured by Glaxo
SmithKline India using
the old formulation
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