Product Overview
• Thyroid hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism • Contains levothyroxine sodium 25µg (synthetic T4) – low starting/maintenance dose • Pack of 100 tablets for long-term daily use • Suitable for adults, children, pregnant women, and elderly with hypothyroidism or TSH suppression • Dermatologically tested for tolerability
Product Description
Euthyrox 25mcg Tablets 100 Tablets is a high-quality, lactose-free levothyroxine sodium preparation from Merck, used to treat all forms of hypothyroidism (primary, secondary, subclinical), after thyroid surgery, or to suppress TSH in thyroid nodules/cancer. The 25µg strength is ideal for: Starting treatment in elderly or cardiac patients Fine dose adjustments Children and pregnancy (often increased dosing required) Identical bioavailability to other major brands; narrow therapeutic index requires consistent daily timing and same brand. Rapidly absorbed when taken on empty stomach; half-life ≈7 days. Lactose-free – perfect for lactose-intolerant patients. Manufactured by Merck; store below 25°C protected from light and moisture. Benefits • Reliably restores energy, metabolism, mood, and heart rate to normal • Lactose-free formulation – no bloating or GI upset • Scored tablets for easy splitting into 12.5µg increments if needed • Supports healthy pregnancy outcomes in hypothyroid mothers • 100-tablet pack = 3+ months supply at typical maintenance doses How to Use • Take once daily in the morning, at least 30–60 minutes before food, coffee, or milk • Swallow whole with water (or dissolve in a little water for children) • Starting dose often 25–50µg/day; maintenance usually 75–150µg/day (adjusted by TSH/free T4 every 4–6 weeks) • Pregnancy: dose often increases 30–50% – monitor TSH every 4 weeks • Take at the exact same time every day; if missed, take as soon as remembered unless near next dose • Avoid taking with calcium, iron, soy, or fiber-rich food (wait 4 hours)