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Sunthyroid is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Hypothyroidism are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Sunthyroid have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Sunthyroid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sunthyroid as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sunthyroid are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Sunthyroid's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Sunthyroid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Sunthyroid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease, Hypopituitarism as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Sunthyroid contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Sunthyroid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sunthyroid is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sunthyroid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Sunthyroid safe for pregnant women?
Sunthyroid is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Sunthyroid safe during breastfeeding?
Sunthyroid may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sunthyroid on the Kidneys?
Using Sunthyroid does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sunthyroid on the Liver?
Sunthyroid does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Sunthyroid on the Heart?
You can take Sunthyroid without any fear of damage to the heart.
Sunthyroid should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sunthyroid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sunthyroid habit forming or addictive?
Sunthyroid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Sunthyroid does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Sunthyroid should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sunthyroid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sunthyroid
Taking Sunthyroid with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sunthyroid
Information about the interaction of Sunthyroid and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 769-770