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Available by prescription only.
Medication information
Prescription
Levothyroxine
Thyroid hormone replacement (Synthroid, Eltroxin)
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Eltroxin) replaces the thyroid hormone the body cannot make enough of. It is taken on an empty stomach, ideally first thing in the morning, with water — wait at least 30 minutes before food, coffee, or supplements.
How the pharmacy helps
We stock all common strengths from 25 mcg to 200 mcg. Levothyroxine is a narrow-therapeutic-index drug — switching brands without prescriber approval is generally not recommended.
Access framing
Available by prescription only.
Storage
Room temperature. Keep tablets away from moisture.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eltroxin Levothyroxine Sodium | 50mcg | Tablet | Active | |
Synthroid Levothyroxine Sodium | 50mcg | Tablet | Active |
Calcium, iron, coffee, and high-fibre foods reduce absorption. Wait at least 30 minutes before any of those.
Talk to the prescriber. Even small differences in absorption can change TSH, so brand consistency is the safer default.
Usually 6–8 weeks after a dose change, then less often once stable.
Related pages in Thyroid & Hormones
Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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