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Synonims: Levothyroxine | ![]() |
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Drug Uses
Synthroid is used for healing of low thyroid activity and treating or suppressing various types of goiters. It is also used with surgery and other medicines for managing certain types of thyroid cancer.
How Taken
Take Synthroid as suggested by your doctor. Take Synthroid on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or two to 3 hours after a meal. It is suggested that you take your dosage 1 hour before first meal unless otherwise pre-scripted by your physician. Take Synthroid with a full glass of water. Synthroid works best if it is taken at the same time each day. It can take 4-6 weeks before you notice an improvement in your symptoms. This drug will usually have to be taken for life, except in the cases 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 pills- Crush the pill and mix in 1 or 2 teaspoons of water, and give using a spoon or dropper as soon as possible after preparation. Do not keep the mixture for later. Do not mix crushed tablets in soybean infant formula.
More Information
If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, ask your physician. This product should be taken only by the patient for whom it has been directed. Do not use less or more or use it more often than recommended by your [doctor|physician]].
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