Product description

What it is

• Generic name: Levothyroxine sodium

• Strength: 50 micrograms (mcg)

• It is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone (T4), which your body normally makes.

Uses

THROX 50 is mainly used to:

• Treat hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

• Help maintain normal thyroid hormone levels

• Sometimes used after thyroid surgery or in certain thyroid-related conditions (as decided by a doctor)

How it works (Description)

• Your thyroid gland controls metabolism, energy, growth, and body temperature

• When your body doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone, THROX 50 replaces the missing hormone

• This helps improve symptoms like:

  • Tiredness

  • Weight gain

  • Feeling cold

  • Slow heart rate

  • Dry skin

How to take it (Important)

• Take once daily, usually in the morning on an empty stomach

• Take it with plain water

• Wait 30–60 minutes before eating

• Take it at the same time every day

• Do not stop or change the dose without doctor advice

Possible Side Effects

Side effects usually happen if the dose is too high.

Common side effects:

• Fast or irregular heartbeat

• Nervousness or anxiety

• Sweating

• Headache

• Trouble sleeping

• Weight loss

• Shakiness

Rare but serious (see a doctor):

• Chest pain

• Severe palpitations

• Shortness of breath

Precautions

• Tell your doctor if you have:

  • Heart problems

  • Diabetes

  • High blood pressure

• Regular blood tests (TSH) are important to adjust the dose

• Not for weight loss unless prescribed