Eltroxin 100 Mcg 100 Tab

Eltroxin 100 mcg – Product Information

✅ Brand Name:

Eltroxin®

🌐 Generic Name:

Levothyroxine Sodium 100 micrograms

📦 Dosage Form & Packaging:

• Tablet

• Strength: 100 micrograms (100 mcg)

• Pack size: 100 tablets per box

⚙️ Composition (per tablet):

• Active Ingredient:

  • Levothyroxine Sodium 100 mcg (equivalent to the natural thyroid hormone T4)

• Excipients may include:

  • Lactose

  • Maize starch

  • Magnesium stearate

  • Acacia

  • Purified talc

  • Calcium phosphate

(Exact excipients can vary by country/manufacturer)

🩺 Indications (Uses):

Eltroxin is used for thyroid hormone replacement therapy in conditions such as:

1. Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

   • Primary, secondary, or tertiary types

   • Congenital or acquired forms

2. Goiter

   • For suppression of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

3. After thyroid surgery or radioactive iodine therapy

   • To maintain normal hormone levels

4. Thyroid cancer

   • As part of suppression therapy

💡 Typical Dosage (Adults):

• Initial dose: 50–100 mcg once daily before breakfast

• Maintenance dose: 100–200 mcg/day depending on age, weight, TSH levels

Important: Dose must be individualized and adjusted based on TSH blood tests.