Warning: next info is intended to supplement, not substitute since, the expertise of you're doctor. it should not be construed to indicate that use of drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this tablet.

Thyroid replacement - oral

warning: it medication must not be used to treat obesity because serious, possibly life-threatening effects could occur. Excessive levels of thyroid hormone may cause irregular heartbeats, nervousness, weight loss, & insomnia.

Thyroid Usage: Thyroid replacement therapy is prescribed when not enough thyroid hormone is secreted from the thyroid gland.

How to use Thyroid: Take it medication on an empty stomach. Its usually taken as single per day dose before breakfast. do not stop taking it med unless consulting with your pharmacist. Replacement therapy is usually taken for life.

Thyroid side effects: Symptoms of low thyroid levels include fatigue, muscle aches, constipation, dry skin, weight gain, slow heart rate, sensitivity to cold, or dry brittle hair that tends to fall out easily. These symptoms should disappear as your body adjusts to medication. If they persist or become bothersome, inform youre physician. Symptoms of high thyroid levels include headache, chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, shortness about breath, trembling, sweating, diarrhea, weight loss. If you experience any of these effects, contact youre physician. youre dose may need to be adjusted. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Thyroid Precautions: Before using this drug, tell youre doctor you're medical history, especially of: heart problems, diabetes, adrenal gland problems, any allergies (including med allergies). Avoid using thyroid drugs for weight control. Caution is advised when using this tablet in elderly because they may be more sensitive to effects about drug. Current details shows that this pill may be used during pregnancy. Small amounts of this drug excreted into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Thyroid medication interactions: Inform your doctor about every the medicines you use (both prescription & nonprescription), especially about: warfarin, tablets that may increase heart rate or blood pressure such as decongestants or caffeine (decongestants may be found in nonprescription cough-and-cold medicines), estrogen products (including estrogen-containing birth control pills), digoxin, diabetes medicines. Certain medicines may decrease absorption of this med into you're bloodstream. Therefore, take this 4 hours apart from: calcium or iron supplements, aluminum or calcium antacids, cholestyramine or colestipol, sucralfate or sodium polystyrene sulfonate. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.

Thyroid Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: diarrhea, irregular heartbeat, headache, tremors, nervousness, stomach cramps, fever, chest pain, difficulty sleeping.

Thyroid special notes: there are different brands of thyroid hormones available. do not change brands with out 1'st consulting your healthcare professional or pharmacist. Lab tests may be done periodically to monitor effectiveness of this medication.

If you missed Thyroid dose: If you miss dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if this is almost time for the following dose, instead, skip the missed dose & resume some your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose to catch up. Call your doctor if you miss 2 or more doses in row.

Thyroid Storage: Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. don't store in bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Thyroid Replacement