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SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Written By Sunny S , MBBS
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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Composition :

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM-50MCG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

Therapeutic Class

THYROID AND ANTITHYROID AGENTS

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

204, 2nd Floor, G-Corp Tech Park, Kasarvadavali, Near Hypercity, Ghodbandar Road, Thane (West) - 400615. ,Maharashtra, India
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Author Details

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Written By

Sunny S

MBBS

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:28 AM IST

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FAQs

No. SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET is only indicated for hypothyroidism and not for weight loss.

No. SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET should be not be taken with food. Please take it empty stomach at least half an hour before tea/coffee/breakfast in the morning.

If you observe symptoms like sudden weight gain, fatigue, increased sensitivity to cold, dry skin, constipation, puffy face, muscle weakness, anxiety or voice hoarseness. You should consult an Endocrinologist/Physician for further treatment.

You need to have a thyroid profile test which includes parameters like T3, T4 and TSH every month. You will observe a decrease in your TSH level after regular intake of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor.

Your thyroid hormone may vary depending on your age, sex, and condition (like pregnancy, chronic condition or complication). For example, a 30-year-old woman may have normal TSH around 4.2 mU/L, while a 90-year-old man may reach 8.9 mU/L at their upper limits. Besides this, your level of stress, diet, and medications and menses period can fluctuate your level of thyroid hormone.

Yes. Limit salt intake less than 2300 mg daily. Too much salt intake can increase your blood pressure especially when you have an underactive thyroid.

Yes. Based on the thyroid profile test, an Endocrinologist may advise a pregnant woman to take a high dose of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET to meet the high-level thyroid hormone requirement. Treatment of underactive thyroid is vital during pregnancy, as low levels of thyroid hormone in the mother may harm both mother and baby.

A TSH test can be done once a year in case of hypothyroidism or under active thyroid to check whether your thyroid hormone levels are in normal range or not.

Do not take double doses in case you missed the dose of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET. If accidentally you have taken too much of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET, it may cause side effects like nervousness, insomnia, mild elevation of temperature, blood pressure elevation or loose stools. In this case immediately contact the doctor and take only when your doctor has allowed to take it.

Pregnant women with uncontrolled hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid can get low haemoglobin (anaemia), high blood pressure, muscle pain and weakness. Besides this, it can also cause an increased risk of miscarriage, premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or even stillbirth. Also, untreated hypothyroidism during pregnancy can cause hypothyroid even in the baby. So, it is advisable to consult an endocrinologist if you are diagnosed with hypothyroidism.

Hair loss may occur during the first few months of treatment. This effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to this medication. If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor for further treatment.

Long term use of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET may cause decreases bone mineral density. Consult your doctor for further advice.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended not to consume alcohol along with SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET to avoid unpleasant side-effects.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Only consume SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET, 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.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Even during high dose levothyroxine therapy, the amount of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET passing into the breast milk during lactation is very low and therefore harmless. However, if you have any doubt consult a doctor.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET does not interfere with your ability to drive.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET can be taken in the prescribed dose as it does not affect the liver.

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Kidney

Caution

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET 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.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET 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.

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About SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET is primarily indicated for the treatment of hypothyroidism or low secretion of thyroid hormone. It comprises levothyroxine which is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is chemically similar to thyroxine produced by our thyroid gland. Levothyroxine helps to replace missing thyroid hormones and/or relieve stress on the thyroid gland.

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET minimizes symptoms of low thyroid hormones like unknown weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to the cold and many more. Thus, it helps in replacing the body's own natural thyroid hormone essential for maintaining both mental and physical health.

Take SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET as prescribed by your doctor once daily, on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast with a full glass of water. SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET usually does not have major side effects when taken regularly in the prescribed dosage but, overdosage may cause headache, nervousness, sleeplessness, irritability, diarrhoea, muscle spasm, weight loss, feeling hot even in cool environments, menstrual irregularities (in women) and skin rash. If you missed a dose do not take a double dose as it may produce serious side effects.

Your doctor may prescribe calcium or vitamin D supplements alongside SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET for your bone health. SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET should not be used for the purpose of weight loss alone. People affected with diabetes taking SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET may have altered blood glucose control that may result in increased antidiabetic agents or insulin requirements. Hence, it is recommended that people with diabetes should contact a doctor and carefully monitor their glucose level after starting, changing or discontinuing thyroid hormone therapy.

Uses of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

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Medicinal Benefits

SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET minimizes symptoms of low thyroid hormones like unknown weight gain, fatigue, sensitivity to the cold and many more. Thus, it helps in replacing the body's own natural thyroid hormone essential for maintaining both mental and physical health. However, SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET should not be used for the treatment of weight loss or obesity.

Directions for Use

Take SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET on an empty stomach, 1/2 to 1 hour before breakfast with a full glass of water. However, if you have any doubt regarding the intake of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET you can consult a doctor for this.For Children: Use as directed by your doctor. When administering LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM to infants and kids who are unable to swallow whole tablets, crush the pills first. Then, suspend the freshly crushed tablets in a small amount of water (5 mL to 10 mL or 1 teaspoon to 2 teaspoons), and give the suspension right away with a spoon or dropper. Store the suspension nowhere.

Side Effects of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET

  • Irregular heartbeat (palpitations)
  • Muscle spasm
  • Headache
  • Nervousness
  • Irritability
  • Sleeplessness
  • Tremors
  • Muscle weakness
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Diarrhoea

Drug Warnings

Foods like soybean flour, cottonseed meal, cabbage, cauliflower, walnuts, dietary fibre, calcium and calcium-fortified juices may affect the working of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET. Hence, avoid the intake of these foods within several hours of dosing if possible. SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET should not be administered to patients with acute myocardial infarction and high blood pressure patients. So, close clinical monitoring of heart function is recommended before taking SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Levothyroxine sodiumTirzepatide
Moderate

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Levothyroxine sodiumTirzepatide
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Sun Thyroid 50mg Tablet:
Sun Thyroid 50mg Tablet may interfere with blood glucose control and decrease the effectiveness of diabetic treatments.

How to manage the interaction:
Inform doctor about all other medications administering, including vitamins and herbs, is crucial. Consult doctor before stopping any medications.

Drug-Food Interactions

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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM-50MCGCalcium rich foods
Moderate

Drug-Food Interactions

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LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM-50MCGCalcium rich foods
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Tofu Set With Calcium, Ragi, Seasame Seeds, Kale, Milk, Almonds, Bok Choy, Calcium-Fortified Soy Milk, Cheese, Yogurt

How to manage the interaction:
Consumption of calcium supplements/calcium-rich foods, along with Sun Thyroid 50mg Tablet may create an insoluble compound that affects the absorption of Sun Thyroid 50mg Tablet. Avoid consumption of calcium supplements/calcium-rich foods during treatment with Sun Thyroid 50mg Tablet.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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No

Special Advise

  • Doses beyond the range of may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity. Thus, if you forget to take SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET 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.
  • SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss.
  • Patients with adrenaline or pituitary gland problem, heart diseases, diabetes, clotting disorders should not take SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET without consulting doctor as the dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Diabetes patients taking SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET should contact the doctor before starting this medicine as it may worsen glycaemic control and may result in increased antidiabetic pills or insulin therapy.
  • Regular intake of SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET may decrease bone mineral density, particularly in post-menopausal women. Hence, consult your doctor who might prescribe you the lowest dose possible for your bone health.
  • If you are taking SUN THYROID 50MG TABLET prior to any surgery let your doctor know about this.
  • Thyroid function tests are usually done on an empty stomach after overnight (6-8 hrs) fasting.
  • Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • 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 and selenium are beneficial for people with hypothyroidism. However, it’s best to avoid iodine and selenium supplements unless your doctor advises you to take them.
  • 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.
  • People with hypothyroidism usually have a slower metabolism and eating more protein may help boost your metabolism.
  • Daily yoga and aerobics exercises can help in boosting the metabolism.
  • People with hypothyroidism should prefer the intake of more vegetables, fruits and lean meats. These foods are low in calories and may help prevent weight gain.
  • 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.

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