5 to 25 mcg increments every 4 to 6 weeks, as needed until the patient is euthyroid
Synthroid (thyroxine) Dosage Synthroid (thyroxine) comes in 2 forms, tablets and vials for injection
Once your doctor has found your specific SYNTHROID dose, it is important to have periodic lab tests and clinical evaluations to assess your treatment
Take synthroid only if a doctor prescribes it for you, and only as directed
Q&A Drug Images Synthroid (levothyroxine) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer in certain people
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to treat
Package insert / product label Generic name: levothyroxine sodium Dosage form: tablet Drug class: Thyroid drugs Medically reviewed by Drugs
Uses for Synthroid
Administer SYNTHROID as a single daily dose, on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast
severe Use SYNTHROID only as ordered by your doctor
Levothyroxine is a man-made form of thyroxine (also called T4), a naturally occurring