Levothyroxine Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Levothyroxine Tablet
| Generic name | levothyroxine sodium |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Thyroid drugs (thyroid hormones) |
| Forms | Oral tablets, Oral capsules, Oral solution (liquid), Injection (for use in a vein, hospital setting) |
Levothyroxine is a man-made version of thyroxine (T4), a hormone that your thyroid gland normally makes. It is used to replace thyroid hormone when your body is not making enough on its own.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.