Thyro-Tabs Canine provide thyroid replacement therapy in all conditions of inadequate production of thyroid hormones in dogs. Thyro-Tabs (Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP) provide levothyroxine (T4) as a substrate for the physiologic deiodination to liothyronine (T3) in the highest quality available. Available in 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.7 mg, 0.8 mg and 1.0 mg tablets in bottles of 120.
What is Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct?
For use in dogs for correction of conditions associated with low circulating thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).
Who is Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct for?
Dogs
Why use Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct?
-Thyro-Tabs Canine meets the USP/FDA standard.
-Thyro-Tabs Canine guarantee the USP minimum > 95% dose potency.
-Thyro-Tabs Canine delivers 28-month dose stability.
How does Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct work?
Hypothyroidism is the generalized metabolic disease resulting from deficiency of the thyroid hormones levothyroxine (T4) and liothyronine (T3). Thyro-Tabs Canine provide levothyroxine (T4) as a substrate for the physiologic deiodination to liothyronine (T3). Administration of levothyroxine sodium alone will result in complete physiologic thyroid replacement.
Lloyd Laboratories Inc
Levothyroxine Sodium
How is Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct sold?
0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.6 mg, 0.7 mg, and 0.8 mg, and 1.0 mg tablets in bottles of 120.
What are the side effects of Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct?
If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Thyro-Tabs and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; or hives). Call your veterinarian if your pet develops any of these serious side effects; sleep problems; personality changes; fever; appetite changes, weight changes. Less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use Thyrovet if your pet experiences; cough; loss of appetite; dizziness, drowsiness; sleep problems; dry mouth; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; itching or rash. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
What special precautions are there?
Overdosage of any thyroid drug may produce the signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis including, but not limited to: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, reduced heat tolerance and hyperactivity or personality change. Administer with caution to animals with clinically significant heart disease, hypertension or other complications for which a sharply increased metabolic rate might prove hazardous.
Contact your nearest emergency animal hospital.
How can I store Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct?
Store at controlled room temperature: 15°-30°C (59°-86°F) and protect from light.
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. Thyro-Tabs may be administered orally or placed in the food.
Each Thyro-Tab canine provides synthetic crystalline Levothyroxine Sodium (L-thyroxine).
