79EGP
- Active ingredient
- levothyroxine
- Strength
- 100 mcg
- Form
- tablet
- Manufacturer
- merck kgaa f.r.germany > amoun
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used as replacement therapy for hypothyroidism and for TSH suppression in selected thyroid disorders.
Do not use if
Contraindicated in uncorrected adrenal insufficiency and hypersensitivity to formulation components.
Side effects
Excess dosing may cause palpitations, nervousness, weight loss, sweating, insomnia, and tremor.
Warnings
Not indicated for weight loss in euthyroid patients. Excessive doses may cause serious cardiovascular effects.
How it works
Synthetic thyroxine (T4) that replaces deficient thyroid hormone and restores normal metabolic activity.
Storage
Store at 20–25°C protected from moisture and light.