Endocrine Glands

For Dogs

For the treatment of hypothyroidism in dogs.

Active Ingredient: Levothyroxine Sodium

Package Size: 250 tablets in plastic containers containing 200 micrograms, also available in doses of 400 micrograms and 800 micrograms.

Indications for Use: Do not use in dogs with uncorrected adrenal insufficiency. Do not use in cases of known allergy to levothyroxine sodium or any of the other ingredients. Diagnosis of hypothyroidism should be confirmed through appropriate tests.

The tablets are flavored. To avoid any accidental ingestion, tablets should be stored out of reach of animals.

Dosage: The recommended initial dose of levothyroxine sodium is 10 micrograms/kg of body weight orally every 12 hours. Due to variations in absorption and metabolism, the dose may require adjustments before a full clinical response is observed.

The initial dose and frequency of administration are only starting points. Treatment should be highly individualized and tailored to the needs of the individual dog, according to veterinary monitoring. In dogs, the absorption of levothyroxine sodium may be affected by the presence of food.

Therefore, the timing of treatment and its relation to feeding should be kept consistent from day to day. To accurately and easily break a tablet, place the scored side up and press with your thumb. To break the tablet into two parts; hold the first half of the tablet and press on the other half. When starting the dose for dogs weighing less than 5 kg, a quarter of a 200 microgram tablet should be given once daily. Such cases should be carefully monitored by your veterinarian.

Storage: Store at a temperature below 25°C. Return any split tablet to the open package and use within 4 days.