Levothyroxine, also L-thyroxine, synthetic T4, or 3,5,3’,5’-tetraiodo-L-thyronine, is a synthetic form of thyroxine (thyroid hormone). The natural hormone is chemically in the L-form, as is the pharmaceutical agent. Dextrothyroxine (D-thyroxine) briefly saw research as an anticholesterol agent but was pulled due to cardiac side-effects.
The EU has recently when? standardized the use of the International Nonproprietary Name “levothyroxine” for the drug. Common brand names include Thyrax, Euthyrox, Levaxin, L-thyroxine and Eltroxin in Europe; Thyrox in South Asia; Eutirox, Levoxyl and Synthroid in North America. There are also numerous generic versions.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eltroxin
Eltroxin Discussions
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eltroxin and head ache
i am taking eltroxin since six months now i am experiencing head ache through out the day and night. it is intollerable. -
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Eltroxin synthroid, hormones, thyroid, second half
Have been taking Synthroid for 4 years and experience itching...change to eltroxin, rashes changed place but was as bad.....please help. I have had ha - 50% more... -
Eltroxin and calcium tablets
I take Eltroxin at 6:00 a.m. How long must I wait before taking my calcium supplements? Thank you F. -
Eltroxin side effect
Since starting Eltroxin I have experiened a very sentive throat and persistent coughing. Is this a known side effect ? -
eltroxin usage
my tsh is 59.1. what dose should i take in eltroxin and for how many days? -
Eltroxin psorasis, skin problems, hair loss
hi, i have been on eltroxin 4 the last 6mths, im experiencing hair loss, and very bad skin problems e.g very very bad psoriasis. -
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Eltroxin thyroxine, heart
I WAS USING THE THYROXINE BRAND , I AM NOW ON THE ELTROXINE BRAND I AM FEEL DISCOMFORT IN MY HEART -
Eltroxin thyroxine, tsh, weight gain, thyroid, hair loss
well im taking 50mcg for the last three months and my T4 is normal now and TSH is little bit high its 0.7 and the normal range is 0.4 Before taking th - 66% more... -
Results on Eltroxin
hi i have been on Eltroxin 0.05mg since February 2010 and have not seen any results,how long does it take to work or to see any changes???? -
Lactose amount
Can you tell me how much lactose is in each tablet... Thank you.