Levothyroxine Powder
This treatment applies to the following species:
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.For animal use only
Keep out of reach of children
Levothyroxine 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 Levothyroxine 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 Levothyroxine powder).
Administration: Levothyroxine powder may be top dressed or mixed with the daily ration.
Composition
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° to 30°C (59°-86°F). Keep lid tightly closed and store in a dry location.USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
Questions? (855) 724-3461
Distributed by: Covetrus North America, 400 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH 43017
covetrus.com
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NDC: |
Reorder # |
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1 lb (453.6 g) |
11695-2212-1 |
017559 |
AH-017559-02 REV: 1019 |
10 lb (4.5 kg) |
11695-2212-2 |
017560 |
AH-017560-02 REV: 1019 |
CPN: 2050100.0
Covetrus North America
400 METRO PLACE NORTH, DUBLIN, OH, 43017
Toll-Free: | 1-855-724-3461 | |
Website: | www.covetrus.com |
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