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Synonims: Levothyroxine | ![]() |
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Drug Uses
Synthroid is used for treatment of low thyroid activity and curing or suppressing various types of goiters. It is also can be used with surgery and other medicines for dealing with certain types of thyroid cancer.
How Taken
Use Synthroid as ordered by your physician. Take Synthroid on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two to 3 hours after a food intake. It is recommended that you take your dose 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 daily. It may take a month before you notice an improvement in your symptoms. Synthroid will usually have to be taken for life, except in the cases 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 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 use. Do not mix crushed pills in soybean infant formula.
Additional Information
If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, contact your doctor. Synthroid should be taken only by the patient for whom it has been
ordered. Do not take less or more or take it more often than directed by your [doctor|physician]].
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