Levothyroxine Sodium Tablet
NDC 51655-985
Product Information
Levothyroxine Sodium is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Northwind Health Company, Llc. Levothyroxine is used to treat an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). It is supplied as a orange tablet for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 51655-985 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 51655-985?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM .025 mg/1 - The major hormone derived from the thyroid gland. Thyroxine is synthesized via the iodination of tyrosines (MONOIODOTYROSINE) and the coupling of iodotyrosines (DIIODOTYROSINE) in the THYROGLOBULIN. Thyroxine is released from thyroglobulin by proteolysis and secreted into the blood. Thyroxine is peripherally deiodinated to form TRIIODOTHYRONINE which exerts a broad spectrum of stimulatory effects on cell metabolism.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (UNII: 9J765S329G)
- LEVOTHYROXINE (UNII: Q51BO43MG4) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM (UNII: M28OL1HH48)
- FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (UNII: H77VEI93A8)
- MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30)
- MANNITOL (UNII: 3OWL53L36A)
- SODIUM BICARBONATE (UNII: 8MDF5V39QO)
- STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 966220 - levothyroxine sodium 25 MCG Oral Tablet
- RxCUI: 966220 - levothyroxine sodium 0.025 MG Oral Tablet
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Levothyroxine
Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism (condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone). It is also used with surgery and radioactive iodine therapy to treat thyroid cancer. Levothyroxine is in a class of medications called hormones. It works by replacing thyroid hormone that is normally produced by the body. Without thyroid hormone, your body cannot function properly, which may result in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, excessive tiredness, constipation, weight gain, hair loss, dry, thick skin, increased sensitivity to cold, joint and muscle pain, heavy or irregular menstrual periods, and depression. When taken correctly, levothyroxine reverses these symptoms.
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