Singeuroksin Tablet 25 Micrograms (Levothyroxine Sodium Hydrate)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 25-400㎍ of levothyroxine sodium orally once daily. The usual initial dose is 25-100㎍, and the maintenance dose is 100-400㎍. The dose may be adjusted appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication is a thyroid hormone and should not be used by individuals with normal thyroid function for weight loss purposes. Particular caution is needed when taken with sympathomimetic drugs, as severe side effects may occur. Patients with severe heart disease, hyperthyroidism, and those allergic to this medication should not use it. Additionally, individuals with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should avoid taking this medicine. Those with hypertension, cardiovascular disease, adrenal insufficiency, diabetes, and elderly individuals should use this medicine with caution, and dosage should be adjusted slowly. In case of overdose, symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, headaches, loss of appetite, and vomiting may occur, so immediate action should be taken if symptoms arise. It is advisable for hypothyroid patients to start with a low dose and gradually increase it, and diabetes patients should be attentive to blood sugar control. Patients with cardiovascular disease should be particularly careful and reduce dosage if experiencing chest pain or worsening symptoms. This medication has many drug interactions; therefore, caution is required when taken with anticoagulants, sympathomimetics, cardiotonics, hypoglycemics, and antacids. It is recommended to continue treatment during pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers should also use it cautiously. In pediatric cases, early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as excessive treatment can affect growth, so appropriate dosing must be maintained. Elderly patients often have reduced body function, so they should start with a lower dose and gradually increase it. This medication may affect thyroid function tests, so it is important to inform healthcare professionals about all medications being taken prior to tests, and caution is warranted when taking medications containing biotin. In cases of overdose, inducing vomiting, gastric lavage, inhibiting drug absorption, and treatment according to symptoms are required, and appropriate care for cardiac and neurological symptoms is important.

• Palpitations
• increased pulse rate
• arrhythmia
• angina
• elevated pulse pressure
• tremors
• insomnia
• headaches
• dizziness
• sweating

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a container that does not allow light in. Additionally, it is important to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain the drug's efficacy.

Appearance

Pink oval tablet

Package unit

For domestic use: 100 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle For export: 50 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX5), 100 tablets (10 tablets/PTPX10), 300 tablets/bottle