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Synonims: Levothyroxine | ![]() |
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Drug Uses
Synthroid is used for treatment of low thyroid activity and treating or suppressing different types of goiters. It is also used with surgery and other medicines for dealing with certain types of thyroid cancer.
How Taken
Take Synthroid as ordered by your physician. Take Synthroid on an empty stomach at least one hour before or 2 to 3 hours after a meal. It is advised that you take your dosage one hour before first meal unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Take Synthroid with a full glass of water. Synthroid works best if it is taken at the same time each day. It may take a month before you see an improvement in your symptoms. Synthroid will commonly have to be taken for life, except in the situations of temporary 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 tablet and mix in 1 or 2 teaspoons of water, and give using a spoon or dropper as soon as possible after preparation. Do not store the mixture for later. Do not mix crushed tablets in soybean infant formula.
Additional Information
If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, call your physician. Synthroid should be used only by the patient for whom it has been
prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than prescribed by your [doctor|physician]].
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