Thyro-Tab
(Manufactured by: Vet A Mix)
Dose: 0.6mg
Quantity: 1 tablets
Price: $0.30 USD
Description of Thyro-Tab
Uses
For use in dogs for correction of conditions associated with low circulating thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
Dosage: The initial recommended daily dose is 0.1 to 0.2 mg/10 pounds (4.5 kg) body weight in single or divided doses. Dosage is then adjusted by monitoring the T-4 blood levels of the dog every four weeks until an adequate maintenance dose is established. The usual daily maintenance dose is 0.1 mg/10 lb (4.5 kg). A maximum of 0.8 to 1.0 mg total daily dose will be sufficient in most dogs over 80 pounds in body weight.
Administration: Thyro-Tabs Caplet may be administered orally or placed in the food.
Contra-indications
Levothyroxine sodium therapy is contraindicated in thyrotoxicosis, acute myocardial infarction, and uncorrected adrenal insufficiency. Other conditions in which the use of L-thyroxine replacement therapy may be contraindicated or should be instituted with caution include primary hypertension, euthyroidism, and pregnancy.
Warnings: The administration of levothyroxine sodium to dogs to be used for breeding purposes or in pregnant bitches has not been evaluated. There is evidence to suggest that administration to pregnant bitches may in some instances affect the normal development of the thyroid gland in the unborn pups.
Pharmaceutical Precautions
Store at controlled room temperature: 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and protect from light.
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