L-Thyroxine

L-Thyroxine is a veterinary medicine for underactive thyroid in dogs and cats (primary and secondary hypothyroidism). L-Thyroxine is one of the veterinary medicines that can only be obtained from a veterinarian or from a pharmacy (UDA) on prescription from a veterinarian.

L-Thyroxine has registration number NL 9049.

Indication

To be used in an underactive thyroid (primary and secondary hypothyroidism).

Contraindication

No known contraindication.

Dosage

20 micrograms levothyroxine sodium per kg body weight per day, divided into 1 – 2 times. This corresponds to 1 tablet of L-thyroxine per 10 kg of body weight, divided over 1 - 2 times. Adjust the dose based on plasma thyroxine concentrations. Administer L-thyroxine orally.

Composition

Per tablet: levothyroxine sodium 200 micrograms (thyroid hormone).

Side effects

No known side effect.

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