Eltroxin?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Levothroid?;Levoxyl?;Synthroid?;Tirosint?;Unithroid?
Brand Names: Canada:
Eltroxin?;Euthyrox;Levothyroxine Sodium;Synthroid?
Uses
- It is used to add thyroid hormone to the body.
- Levothyroxine works to fuel growth and the making of glucose, protein, and fat in the body.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- Take on an empty stomach 30 minutes before breakfast.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Capsule:
- Swallow capsule whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Tablet:
- You may crush tablet and mix with 1 or 2 teaspoons (5 or 10 mL) of water.
- Shot:
- It is given as a shot into a vein.
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