Our Compounding

Therapeutic Category:

Thyroid Product

Key Ingredients:

Levothyroxine - T4 is a synthetic form of thyroxine, an endogenous hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. T4 is converted to its active metabolite, L-triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid hormone (T4 and T3) bind to thyroid receptor proteins in the cell nucleus and exert metabolic effects through control of DNA transcription & protein synthesis; involved in normal metabolism, growth, & development ; promotes gluconogenesis, increase utilization and metabolization of glycogen stores, and stimulates protein synthesis, increase basal metabolic rate.

Formulation Strength:

Levothyroxine Sodium Syrup 25mcg/ml

PEDIATRIC ORAL

• Replacement and supplemental therapy in congenital or acquired hypothyroidism
• Pitutary TSH supplement

Oral: Administer consistently on an empty stomach 30 to 60 minutes prior to breakfast . Alternatively, may consistently administer at night 3-4 hour after the last meal.
Administration on an empty stomach poses a challenge, in infants and small children, may be administered with food to improve adherence and consistency of administration.