Thyforon Flavoured Tablets

Thyforon Flavoured Tablets

Endocrinology

For Dogs

For the treatment of hypothyroidism in dogs.

Active ingredient: Levothyroxine Sodium

Pack size: 250 tablets in blister packs of 200mcg, also available in 400mcg, 800mcg strength.

Indications for use: Do not use in dogs suffering from uncorrected adrenal insufficiency. Do not use in cases of known hypersensitivity to levothyroxine sodium or to any of the excipients. The diagnosis of hypothyroidism should be confirmed with appropriate tests.

The tablets are flavoured. In order to avoid any accidental ingestion, store tablets out of reach of animals.

Dosage: The recommended starting dosage of levothyroxine sodium is 10 µg/kg body weight orally every 12 hours. Because of variability in absorption and metabolism, the dosage may require alterations before a complete clinical response is observed.

The initial dosage and frequency of administration are merely a starting point. Therapy has to be highly individualised and tailored to the requirements of the individual dog, in accordance with monitoring by the veterinarian. In the dog, absorption of levothyroxine sodium may be affected by the presence of food.

The timing of treatment and its relation to feeding should therefore be kept consistent from day to day. To break a tablet accurately and easily, place the tablet score side up and apply pressure with your thumb. To break the tablet in two parts; hold one half of the tablet down and press down the other half. When initiating dosing of dogs weighing less than 5 kg body weight, a quarter of one 200 μg tablet should be administered once daily. Such cases should be monitored carefully by your veterinarian.

Storage: Store below 25°C. Return any divided tablet to the opened blister and use within 4 days.