Harley PoMMom
02-19-2016, 07:24 PM
http://www.fda.gov/AnimalVeterinary/ResourcesforYou/AnimalHealthLiteracy/ucm486807.htm?source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
...How is hypothyroidism in dogs treated?
There is no cure for hypothyroidism. Dogs must be treated for life with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Only one drug, THYRO-TABS CANINE (levothyroxine sodium tablets, NADA2 141-448), is FDA-approved for replacement therapy for diminished thyroid function in dogs.
Approved by FDA in January 2016 and manufactured by Lloyd, Inc., THYRO-TABS CANINE is a prescription drug containing levothyroxine sodium as the active ingredient. The tablets are available in nine strengths. Your veterinarian will carefully calculate the dose depending on your dog’s weight. The drug is given by mouth every 12 or 24 hours, as prescribed by your veterinarian....
...How is hypothyroidism in dogs treated?
There is no cure for hypothyroidism. Dogs must be treated for life with thyroid hormone replacement therapy. Only one drug, THYRO-TABS CANINE (levothyroxine sodium tablets, NADA2 141-448), is FDA-approved for replacement therapy for diminished thyroid function in dogs.
Approved by FDA in January 2016 and manufactured by Lloyd, Inc., THYRO-TABS CANINE is a prescription drug containing levothyroxine sodium as the active ingredient. The tablets are available in nine strengths. Your veterinarian will carefully calculate the dose depending on your dog’s weight. The drug is given by mouth every 12 or 24 hours, as prescribed by your veterinarian....