Levothyroxine Na tablets (THYRADIN-S) 50 mcg for thyroid hormone therapy

What are Levothyroxine Na (Thyradin S) tablets 50 mcg for thyroid hormone therapy?

An active principle of Levothyroxine Na tablets is levothyroxine sodium hydrate, a sodium salt form of levothyroxine. It is a synthetic isomer, similar to the hormone produced by the thyroid glands. Levothyroxine binds to the thyroid receptor proteins in cells, controls DNA transcription and protein production and provides normalization of metabolism.

Levothyroxine Na tablets are effective for the treatment of hypothyroidism. They help to treat acute symptoms such as skin swelling and seizures and reduce thyroid-stimulating hormone levels, which can cause goiter. Levothyroxine Na tablets are suitable for the long-term hormone replacement therapy. For patients suffering from thyroid cancer or nodular thyroid disease, levothyroxine can be prescribed for interventional therapy to suppress thyroid-stimulating hormone production. 

Active principles: levothyroxine sodium hydrate

Amount: 100 tablets

Maker: Sandoz Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

Indications:

• hypothyroidism (primary and hypophyseal),
• myxedema,
• cretinism,
• goiter.

How to take

Start with 25 to 100 mg of principle (0.5-2 tablets) at a time, once a day as an initial dosage. Gradually increase the dosage to 100-400 mg (2-4 tablets) at a time, once a day. Your doctor may adjust the dosage according to your symptoms. 

Please note that 1 tablet contains 50 mg of active principle. 

Contraindications: do not use for pregnant or breastfeeding women. 

Important information

If an allergic reaction occurs, patient needs to stop using the medicine and consult with their doctor. If patient is taking any other medication or treatment, they should consult with their doctor in advance.