SYNTHROID 0.125MG  (90 TABS)

Generic Name: levothyroxine
Brand Name: Synthroid
Drug class: Thyroid drugs

Synthroid is available in strengths of 0.025mg, 0.050mg, 0.075mg, 0.088mg, 0.100mg, 0.112mg, 0.125mg, 0.137mg, 0.150mg, 0.175mg, 0.200mg, and 0.300mg tablets.

Synthroid (levothyroxine) is in a class of medications called hormones and is used as a thyroid hormone supplement for people who’s thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone on their own (hypothyroidism). This medication is also used to treat enlarged thyroid gland (goiter) which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer. Symptoms of low thyroid levels include poor growth, depression, slow speech, weight gain, sensitivity to cold, excessive tiredness, constipation, lack of energy, hair loss, joint and muscle pain, heavy or irregular menstrual periods, and dry skin. Synthroid is a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland and works by supplementing the body’s thyroid secretion levels to meet normal appropriate levels.This medication is also used to decrease the size of an enlarged thyroid gland, also known as goiter.

Levothyroxine may also be used in addition to surgery and radioactive iodine treatment to treat certain types of thyroid cancer.

The dose of levothyroxine depends on how much of the hormone is needed to bring blood levels back to the normal range. This is determined by blood tests that are done in a laboratory. The starting dose will depend on your general physical condition and the severity and length of time that you have been experiencing symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels.

You should take this medication once a day at the same time every day to ensure a consistent effect. Ideally, it should be taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating breakfast, however it is most important that it be taken the same way every day. The dose of levothyroxine should be taken at least 4 hours before or after medications that change the way that levothyroxine is absorbed. Cotton seed meal, dietary fibre, soybean flour (infant formula), or walnuts may decrease the absorption of levothyroxine.

For infants or children who cannot swallow levothyroxine tablets, this medication may be crushed and added to a small amount (5 to 10 mL) of water, breast milk or non-soybean based formula. This mixture can then be given with a spoon or dropper. Tablets may also be crushed and sprinkled on a small amount of food like applesauce. Do not store crushed tablet mixtures for any period of time.

Signs that you may be getting too much thyroid hormone may include chest pain, increased heart rate, palpitations, excessive sweating, heat intolerance, and nervousness. If you think your dose of thyroid hormone may be too high, consult your doctor as soon as possible.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones given here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to take this medication exactly as recommended by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, or if you miss 2 or more doses in a row, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Do not take Synthroid if you:

• are allergic to levothyroxine or any ingredients of the medication

• are having a heart attack

• have inflammation of the heart or heart muscles

• have acute thyrotoxicosis (too much thyroid hormone in your system)

• have uncorrected adrenal insufficiency

• are pregnant and are taking medications for an overactive thyroid

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