LEVOXINE powder

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (UNII: 9J765S329G) (LEVOTHYROXINE - UNII:Q51BO43MG4)

Available from:

First Priority Incorporated

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION

Therapeutic indications:

For use in horses and ponies for correction of conditions associated with low circulating thyroid hormone (hypothyrodism).

Product summary:

Net Contents: 1 lb (453.6 grams), Reorder No. NS190PC 10 lb (4.5 kg), Reorder No. NS191PC

Authorization status:

unapproved drug other

Summary of Product characteristics

LEVOXINE- LEVOXINE POWDER
FIRST PRIORITY INCORPORATED
_Disclaimer: This drug has not been found by FDA to be safe and
effective, and this labeling has not been_
_approved by FDA. For further information about unapproved drugs,
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LEVOXINE POWDER
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
INDICATIONS:
For use in horses and ponies for correction of conditions associated
with low circulating thyroid
hormone (hypothyrodism).
DOSAGE:
Doses should be individualized and animals should be monitored daily
for clincial signs of
hyperthyroidism or hypersensitivity. Suggested initial doses are 1-10
mg levothyroxine sodium
(T )/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 T (1-3 level tablespoonfuls Levoxine
Powder).
INGREDIENTS:
Each pound (453.6 g) contains:
Levothyroxine Sodium USP ........................................
0.22% (1.0 g)
One level teaspoonful contains 12 mg of T : one level tablespoonful
contains 36 mg of T .
WARNING: Administer with caution to animals with clincially
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
NET CONTENTS:
1 lb (453.6 grams), Reorder No. NS190PC
10 lb (4.5 kg), Reorder No. NS191PC
USE ONLY AS DIRECTED
Made in U.S.A.
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Manufactured By:
First Priority, Inc., Elgin, IL 60123
www.prioritycare.com
NOT RETURNABLE IF OUTDATE