Eltroxin tablets
Summary of Important Information for Health Care Practitioners: 1. Eltroxin tablets should be taken on an empty stomach, Following oral administration, the absorption of levothyroxine is incomplete and variable especially when taken with food. The amount absorbed increases during fasting conditions. To ensure that Eltroxin is taken on an empty stomach, it is recommended that it be taken at least one-half hour before breakfast. 2. Eltroxin tablets should be swallowed whole, and taken with a full glass of water. it is recommended that Eltroxin tablets are swallowed whole. Taking the tablet with a full glass of water will also ensure that the tablet is more easily swallowed before it can unintentionally dissolve in the mouth. 3. Doses requiring 25mcg increments should be administered using alternate day dosing of 50mcg tablets (as described in the following table). DAILY DOSE DOSING REGIMEN 25 microgram One 50 microgram tablet on alte...