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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 different types of goiters. It is also used with surgery and other drugs for dealing with certain types of thyroid cancer.
How Taken
Use Synthroid as recommended by your doctor. Take Synthroid on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after a meal. It is recommended that you use your dosage one hour before first meal unless otherwise ordered by your physician. Take Synthroid with a full glass of water. This drug works best if it is taken at the same time daily. It may take 4-6 weeks before you see 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 pills- Crush the tablet and blend in one or two 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 don't improve or if they worsen, call your doctor. This medicine should be taken only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than suggested by your [doctor|physician]].
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