Levothyroxine 50mcg Tablet

Levothyroxine 50mcg – Thyroid Hormone Replacement (T4)

Levothyroxine 50mcg contains Levothyroxine Sodium 50mcg, a thyroid hormone replacement (t4) for hypothyroidism — standard starting/maintenance dose for most adults. NICE first-line hypothyroidism; WHO Essential Medicine; take 30–60 min before breakfast on empty stomach.

Product Information

How It Works

T4 replacement converted to active T3 in peripheral tissues normalising metabolic rate.

People Also Ask

What is the difference between Levothyroxine and levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine 50mcg is the standard starting dose; the maintenance dose for most adults is 75–125mcg. TSH drives dose adjustment — not symptoms alone.

How is Levothyroxine monitored?

TSH blood tests every 6–8 weeks until stable, then annually. For carbimazole: CBC monitoring for agranulocytosis. For T3: more frequent TSH monitoring due to faster T3 fluctuations.

Can Levothyroxine be taken in pregnancy?

Hypothyroidism in pregnancy requires careful management — TSH targets are tighter (0.1–2.5 mU/L). Levothyroxine dose usually increases 25–30% in pregnancy. Carbimazole: use PTU in first trimester (methimazole/carbimazole avoided due to foetal abnormality risk). Liothyronine: minimal data, generally avoided in pregnancy.

What foods interact with Levothyroxine?

Calcium supplements, iron, antacids, and high-fibre foods reduce levothyroxine absorption — separate by 4 hours. Soy products modestly reduce T4 absorption. Carbimazole and liothyronine have fewer food interactions but maintain consistent dosing times.

Does Levothyroxine cause weight changes?

Treating hypothyroidism (levothyroxine, liothyronine): 2–5kg modest weight loss as metabolic rate normalises. Treating hyperthyroidism (carbimazole): weight gain of 2–4kg as normalised thyroid function reduces hypermetabolism.

Storage

Store at 15–30°C away from sunlight and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.