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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 can be used with surgery and other medicines for managing certain types of thyroid cancer.
How Taken
Use Synthroid as directed by your doctor. Take Synthroid on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or two to 3 hours after a meal. It is advised that you take your dose one hour before breakfast unless otherwise pre-scripted by your physician. Take Synthroid with about 250cc of clear water. Synthroid works best if it is taken at the same time daily. It can take 4–6 weeks 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 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 keep the mixture for later use. Do not mix crushed pills in soybean infant formula.
Additional Information
If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, visit your physician. Synthroid need to be used only by the patient for whom it has been
ordered. Do not take less or more or take it more often than ordered by your [doctor|physician]].
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