Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Armour Thyroid Tablet
Armour Thyroid Tablet
| Generic name | desiccated thyroid |
|---|---|
| Drug class | thyroid hormone replacement (desiccated thyroid extract) |
| Forms | tablet |
Armour Thyroid is a prescription oral tablet made from thyroid hormones taken from pig thyroid glands. It is used to treat low thyroid hormone levels and other thyroid conditions in adults and children.
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