Tablet · 50 mcg
Eltroxin 50 mcg Tablets
Eltroxin 50 mcg tablets (thyroxine sodium) for thyroid hormone replacement, used only as a clinician directs.
Prescription-status medicine in many countries. Use only with a clinician’s advice.
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- Tracked delivery included
- 6 to 15 business days
- US · UK · AU · NZ
Eltroxin 50 mcg tablets contain thyroxine sodium 50 micrograms, also called levothyroxine. The bottle on this listing is labelled 120 tablets.
Clinicians use levothyroxine to replace thyroid hormone when the thyroid does not make enough. 50 mcg is a different strength from Eltroxin 25 mcg. The dose, and any change to it, is set from symptoms and blood tests, not from a pack size.
Packs ship with tracked post. Import and prescription rules in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand remain the recipient’s.
Key points
- Thyroxine sodium 50 mcg
- Eltroxin oral tablets
- GlaxoSmithKline
- 120 tablets per bottle
- Packs of 120, 240, 360, 600 or 1200 tablets
How it works
Thyroxine sodium is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone T4. After absorption it is converted in the body to triiodothyronine (T3), which regulates metabolism. Replacement aims to bring thyroid tests and symptoms back into the range a clinician sets. It is not a weight-loss medicine.
Take the dose your clinician prescribes, usually once daily on an empty stomach, at the same time each day, and at least 30 minutes before food. Swallow with water. Leave a gap of several hours before calcium, iron, or antacids, which can block absorption. Do not swap 50 mcg tablets for 25 mcg tablets, or change the microgram strength, because a larger pack arrived.
Do not use thyroxine for weight loss if thyroid tests are normal. Too much can cause palpitations, tremor, sweating, insomnia, chest pain, or bone and heart strain. Tell a clinician about heart disease, adrenal or pituitary disease, diabetes, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and other medicines, including warfarin and diabetes treatment. Seek urgent care for chest pain, severe headache, or a very fast heartbeat. Keep away from children.
| Active ingredient | Thyroxine sodium (levothyroxine) 50 mcg |
|---|---|
| Strength | 50 mcg |
| Form | Oral tablet |
| Brand | Eltroxin |
| Manufacturer | GlaxoSmithKline |
| SKU | GMS-TH-50 |
| Packaging | 120 tablets in 1 bottle |
| Typical delivery | 6–15 business days |
| Ships to | Tracked international delivery |
What is Eltroxin 50 mcg?
Eltroxin 50 mcg is a thyroxine sodium (levothyroxine) tablet. It replaces thyroid hormone when a clinician has chosen this strength.
Is this the same as Eltroxin 25 mcg?
No. 50 mcg is twice the thyroxine in one 25 mcg tablet. Use the strength on the prescription. Do not split or double tablets to invent a dose.
What pack sizes are available?
120 tablets for 12 USD, 240 tablets for 22 USD, 360 tablets for 30 USD, 600 tablets for 45 USD, and 1200 tablets for 80 USD. Tracked delivery is included.
When should I take it?
Usually once daily on an empty stomach, at the same time, and before breakfast. Calcium, iron, and antacids need a gap of several hours.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, with tracked delivery to the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Import and prescription rules are yours to follow.
