Euthyrox 50 mcg Tablet

Indication*

Treatment of benign Euthyroid goiter in patients with normal thyroid function. Prophylaxis of relapse after surgery for euthyroid goiter, depending on the postoperative hormone status. Substitution therapy in hypothyroidism ( to replace natural thyroid hormones, when the thyroid gland dose not produce enough). Suppression therapy in hypothyroid cancer (to suppress tumor growth in patients with thyroid cancer). Applies only to 25 mcg, 50 mcg and 100 mcg Tablets: Concomitant therapy during anti-thyroid medicinal treatment of hyperthyroidism (to balance thyroid hormone levels when overproduction of thyroid medical treatment of hyperthyroidism (to balance thyroid hormone levels when overproduction of thyroid hormones is treated with antithyroid medicines) Applies only to 100 mcg and 150 mcg Tablets: Diagnostic use for thyroid suppression testing (testing of thyroid function).

Directions for Use*

Benign euthyroid goiter 75-200 mcg/day. Prophylaxis of relapse after surgery for euthyroid goiter 75-200 cg/day. Substitution therapy in hypothyroidism. Adult Initial dose: 25-50 mcg/day. Maintenance dose: 100-200 mcg/day. Children: Initial dose: 12.5-50 mcg/day. Maintenace dose: 100-150 mcg/m3 body surface. Suppression therapy in thyroid cancer 150-300 mcg/day. Concominant supplement action during antithyroid drug treatment of hyperthyroidism 50-100 mcg/day. Diagnostic use for thyroid suppression testing 100 or 200 mcg week 1 & 2 prior to test: 200 mcg/day. 150 mcg week 3 & 4 prior to test: 75 mcg/day; week 1& 2 prior to test: 150 mcg/day. Neonate & Infant with congenital hypothyroidism where rapid replacement is important Initially 10-15 mcg/kg/day for the 1st 3 months. Thereafter, adjust dose according to clinical findings & thyroid hormone & TSH values.

Administration*

Should be taken with on an empty stomach: Take 30 minutes before breakfast.

*written indications, directions, and administration are updated as of March 27, 2024 and may not be accurate with the actual product purchased. Please read the details in the packaging.