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<p><strong>PREGNANCY</strong></p>

<p>SAFE IF PRESCRIBED</p>

<p>Only consume Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s, if you are prescribed by a doctor. However, the need for levothyroxine may increase during pregnancy due to increased blood levels of oestrogen (female sex hormone) hence, monitoring of thyroid function should be done regularly both during and after pregnancy. In this case, thyroid hormone dose can be adjusted by your doctor.</p>

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<p><strong>BREAST FEEDING</strong></p>
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

<p>Even during high dose levothyroxine therapy, the amount of Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s passing into the breast milk during lactation is very low and therefore harmless. However, if you have any doubt consult a doctor.</p>
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<p><strong>DRIVING</strong></p>
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

<p>Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s does not interfere with your ability to drive.</p>
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<p><strong>LIVER</strong></p>
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

<p>Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s can be taken in the prescribed dose as it does not affect the liver.</p>
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<p><strong>KIDNEY</strong></p>
CAUTION

<p>Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s can be taken in the prescribed dose as it does not affects the kidney. However patient with adrenal gland complication or problem should consult a doctor before its intake.</p>
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<p><strong>CHILDREN</strong></p>
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

<p>Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s can be given to the children (new-borns and infants) with inborn thyroid hormone deficiency. To achieve normal mental and physical development. The doctor would adjust the dose individually according to the thyroid hormone level and TSH values measured in blood.</p>
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<h3><strong>Habit Forming</strong></h3>

<p>No</p>

<h3><strong>Diet &amp; Lifestyle Advise</strong></h3>

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<li>Eating the right nutrients and taking a regular dose of your prescribed medications may help reduce your symptoms and improve your thyroid function. Iodine, zinc&nbsp;and selenium are beneficial for people with hypothyroidism. However, it&rsquo;s best to avoid iodine and selenium supplements unless your doctor advises you to take them.</li>
<li>In hypothyroidism usually, there is a loss of calcium (hypocalcemia) and Vitamin D in our body. In such a case, people affected with hypothyroidism should opt for calcium-enriched foods.</li>
<li>People with hypothyroidism usually have a slower metabolism and eating more protein may help boost your metabolism.</li>
<li>Daily yoga and aerobics exercises can help in boosting the metabolism.</li>
<li>People with hypothyroidism should prefer the intake of more vegetables, fruits&nbsp;and lean meats. These foods are low in calories and may help prevent weight gain.</li>
<li>Avoid taking Goitrogens (agents which interfere with the normal function of the thyroid gland) which generally includes soy foods (tofu), cabbage, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, spinach, sweet potatoes, cassava, peaches, strawberries, millet, pine nuts, peanuts, etc.</li>
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<h3><strong>Special Advise</strong></h3>

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<li>Doses beyond the range of may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity. Thus, if you forget to take Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s anytime, take the medicine as soon as you remember to take it. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, you make avoid the skipped dose and continue with your regular regime as advised by your doctor.</li>
<li>Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss.</li>
<li>Patients with adrenaline or pituitary gland problem, heart diseases, diabetes, clotting disorders should not take Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s without consulting doctor as the dose may need to be adjusted.</li>
<li>Diabetes patients taking Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s should contact the doctor before starting this medicine as it may worsen glycaemic control and may result in increased antidiabetic pills or insulin therapy.</li>
<li>Regular intake of Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s may decrease bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women. Hence, consult your&nbsp;doctor who might prescribe you the lowest dose possible for your bone health.</li>
<li>If you are taking Lethyrox 75 mcg Tablet 100&#39;s prior to any surgery let your doctor know about this.</li>
<li>Thyroid function tests are usually done on an empty stomach after overnight (6-8 hrs) fasting.</li>
<li>Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.</li>
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