Levoxine Powder
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Levoxine Powder
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Manufacturer: First Priority
Priority Care® 1
A Palatable Supplement for the Correction of Conditions Associated with Hypothyroidism in Horses and Ponies
Warning
Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.Ingredients
Each pound (453.6 g) contains:|
Levothyroxine Sodium USP |
0.22% (1.0 g) |
One level teaspoonful contains 12 mg of T4; one level tablespoonful contains 36 mg of T4.
Warning
Administer with caution to animals with clinically significant heart disease, hypertension or other complications for which a sharply increased metabolic rate might prove hazardous. Use in pregnant mares has not been evaluated.Storage
Store at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Keep container tightly closed when not in use.Use Only As Directed
Levoxine Powder Indications
For use in horses and ponies for correction of conditions associated with low circulating thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).Dosage
Doses should be individualized and animals should be monitored daily for clinical signs of hyperthyroidism or hypersensitivity. Suggested initial doses are 1-10 mg levothyroxine sodium (T4)/100 lb. body weight (2-20 mg/100 kg) once per day or in divided doses. Response to the administration of Levoxine™ Powder should be evaluated clinically every week until an adequate maintenance dose is established. In most horses, this is usually in the range of 35 to 100 mg total daily dose of T4 (1-3 level tablespoonfuls Levoxine™ Powder).Administration
Levoxine™ Powder may be top dressed or mixed with the daily ration.For Animal Use Only
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Priority Care is a registered trademark of First Priority, Inc.
Manufactured By: FIRST PRIORITY, INC., Elgin, IL 60123-1146
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Net Contents: |
NDC# |
Reorder No. |
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1 lb (453.6g) |
58829-278-16 |
NS190PC |
Rev. 08-05 |
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10 lb (4.5 kg) |
58829-278-07 |
NS191PC |
Rev. 11-05 |
Nac No.
113904571590 TODD FARM DRIVE, ELGIN, IL, 60123-1146
| Telephone: | 847-289-1600 | |
| Order Desk: | 800-650-4899 | |
| Fax: | 847-289-1223 | |
| Website: | www.prioritycare.com | |
| Email: | custsvc@prioritycare.com |
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