Levothyroxine (Oral Route)

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Levothyroxine (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Levothroid
  • Levoxyl
  • Synthroid
  • Tirosint
  • Unithroid

Description

Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is also used to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (also called a goiter) and to treat thyroid cancer.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
  • Capsule, Liquid Filled
Before Using
DR602749 Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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