Lethyrox 25 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Hypothyroidism. Other than this, Lethyrox 25 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lethyrox 25 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lethyrox 25 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lethyrox 25 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lethyrox 25 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lethyrox 25 Tablet related warnings talks about Lethyrox 25 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Lethyrox 25 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lethyrox 25 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lethyrox 25 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lethyrox 25 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lethyrox 25 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lethyrox 25 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lethyrox 25 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Lethyrox is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Lethyrox 25 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Lethyrox is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 25 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lethyrox on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 25 Tablet on the Liver?
Lethyrox may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lethyrox 25 Tablet on the Heart?
Lethyrox can cause side effects that could harm the heart. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lethyrox 25 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lethyrox 25 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lethyrox 25 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lethyrox 25 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lethyrox 25 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lethyrox 25 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lethyrox 25 Tablet
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Lethyrox 25 Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lethyrox 25 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lethyrox 25 Tablet with alcohol.
The dose of Lethyrox may vary from case to case basis depending on the medical condition of the patient. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's instructions. The oral form of Lethyrox has to be taken at least half an hour before the meal because the presence of food might affect the absorption of this drug from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, diabetes mellitus, and epilepsy.
No, Lethyrox is not meant to reduce weight and it can be harmful for the patients to take this medicine for weight loss because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, you are advised to not take Lethyrox for weight loss.
The duration of treatment might vary depending upon the patient's medical condition. You are advised to take it as per your doctor's advice. Do not take it longer than prescribed by your doctor to avoid unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Lethyrox might cause high blood pressure and increased heartbeat as well because it helps in the regulation of certain hormones such as adrenaline in our body which might affect the heartbeat and blood pressure.
No, Lethyrox is not a steroid. It contains thyroxine which is a type of naturally occurring thyroid hormone that plays a major role in metabolic, growth, and development.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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