Levotiron 100 is a synthetic thyroid medication that replaces the thyroxine (T4) hormone, which the thyroid gland cannot produce in sufficient amounts. It contains 100 micrograms of the active ingredient levothyroxine sodium.
What Is It Used For?
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Hypothyroidism: It is used as a core treatment when the thyroid gland is underactive and cannot produce enough hormones.
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Goiter and Thyroid Surgery: It is preferred for treating benign goiter and maintaining hormone balance after thyroid surgery.
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Thyroid Cancer: It is used as a supportive therapy to suppress cancer cell growth in thyroid cancer cases.
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How to Use It?
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The medication should generally be taken in the morning on an empty stomach with a glass of water, 30 to 60 minutes before breakfast.
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Supplements like iron and calcium, or certain antacids, can decrease the absorption of the drug. Therefore, a gap of at least 4 hours should be left between them.
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Dosage adjustment is specifically determined by a doctor based on the patient’s weight, age, and hormone levels from blood tests.
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