What is Levothyroxine Indicated For?
Levothyroxine is used for the treatment of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones which help to control energy levels and growth.
Levothyroxine Ingredient
Active ingredient: Levothyroxine sodium
How Levothyroxine Work
Levothyroxine is used for the treatment of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones which help to control energy levels and growth and it is used to replace the missing thyroid hormone thyroxine.
Levothyroxine Dosage
The initial dose of Levothyroxine is 50 to 100 micrograms daily (two to four tablets daily), preferably taken before breakfast or on the first meal of the day.
What are the side effects of Levothyroxine?
- Increased appetite
- Weight loss
- Heat sensitivity
- Excessive sweating
- Heat intolerance
- A fast heart rate
- Diarrhea
How long does Levothyroxine take to work?
It starts to work straight away, but it may be several weeks before your symptoms start to improve and you feel any different.
Where can you buy Levothyroxine in Nigeria?
Buy Levothyroxine online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
