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Synonims: Levothyroxine | ![]() |
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Drug Uses
Synthroid is used for treatment of low thyroid activity and curing or suppressing different types of goiters. It is also can be used with surgery and other drugs for managing certain types of thyroid cancer.
How Taken
Use Synthroid as prescribed by your physician. Take Synthroid on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after a food intake. It is recommended that you use your dose 1 hour before breakfast unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Use Synthroid with about 250cc of clear water. This drug works best if it is taken at the same time daily. It can take a month before you notice an improvement in your symptoms. Synthroid will usually have to be taken for life, except in the situations of impermanent low thyroid activity associated with thyroid inflammation and in patients who are taking Synthroid on a trial basis. For children or patients who cannot swallow whole tablets- Crush the pill and mix in one or two teaspoons of water, and give using a spoon or dropper as soon as possible after preparation. Don't store the mixture for later use. Don't mix crushed tablets in soybean infant formula.
More Information
If your symptoms don't improve or if they worsen, call your doctor. This product should be used only by the patient for whom it has been determined. Don't use less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your [doctor|physician]].
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