What is Thyroxine used for?
Thyroxine Tablets are used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone needed to regulate growth and metabolism, and in dogs is usually due to atrophy of the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism in dogs usually occurs in older dogs or younger dogs of larger breeds; also neutered dogs. Symptoms of hypothyroidism in dogs includes loss or thinning of the fur, dull hair coat, increase shedding of hair, weight gain, lethargy, reduced activity, increased sleeping and reduced ability to tolerate the cold. Other symptoms include thickening of the skin, increase susceptibility to skin infections and drooping face muscles. Thyroxine Tablets are a hormone replacement therapy for dogs that will restore your dog’s hair coat, improve your dog’s skin condition, and help restore your dog’s energy, weight, strength and general wellness.
How does Thyroxine work?
Thyroxine Tablets contain thyroxine that is identical to the naturally occurring thyroid hormone thyroxine or T4, produced by the thyroid gland. Thyroxine (T4) in Thyroxine liquid is converted to the more active form of thyroid hormone (T3) which interacts with a specific receptor inside cells to stimulate proteins needed to manage and regulate a variety of processes including how your dog’s body regulates temperature, metabolises nutrients and controls growth and development. The overall effect of thyroxine is to Increase rate of metabolism. Thyroxine in Thyroxine liquid also regulates the production of another hormone called thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which in turn controls how much thyroxine is produced. Thyroxine in Thyroxine liquid regulate TSH production in the same way and therefore, substitutes for a lack of endogenous thyroxine (produced by the thyroid gland).
What does Thyroxine contain?
Thyroxine Tablets contains the active ingredient thyroxine sodium , which is used to treat hypothyroidism, a deficiency in thyroid hormone, in dogs.
Treating hypothyroidism in dogs with Thyroxine
Thyroxine Tablets contain thyroid hormone (thyroxine) which is used to treat hypothyroidism dogs, a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone needed to regulate growth and metabolism, and in dogs is usually due to atrophy of the thyroid gland. Symptoms include loss or thinning of the fur, dull hair coat, increase shedding of hair, weight gain, lethargy, reduced activity, increased sleeping and reduced ability to tolerate the cold, thickening of the skin, increase susceptibility to skin infections and drooping face muscles. Thyroxine in Thyroxine Tablets interact with a specific receptor inside cells to stimulate proteins needed to manage and regulate a variety of processes including how your dog’s body regulates temperature, metabolises nutrients and controls growth and development. The overall effect of thyroxine is to Increase rate of metabolism. Thyroxine Tablets are a hormone replacement therapy for dogs that will restore your dog’s hair coat, improve your dog’s skin condition, and help restore your dog’s energy, weight, strength and general wellness.
What are the side effects of Thyroxine?
The most commonly reported side effects when your dog is taking Thyroxine Tablets include polydipsia (increased thirst), polyuria (increased urination), polyphagia (increased hunger), reduced heat tolerance and hyperactivity or personality change.
When should Thyroxine not be used?
You should not give Thyroxine Tablets if your dog:
- is allergic to thyroxine or any ingredients in Thyroxine
- is pregnant or lactating, without discussion with your veterinary professional
- has thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism)
- has acute myocardial infarction
- has heart disease, hypertension as an increased metabolic rate due to Thyroxine might cause serious problems
- has uncorrected adrenal insufficiency
- is taking medicines that interact with Thyroxine including digoxin for heart failure, insulin for diabetes, Tablets anticoagulants, antacids, without discussion with your veterinary professional
How should Thyroxine be given?
You should give your dog Thyroxine Tablets twice daily 2-3 hours before a meal, at the same times each day. The dose given should be 0.1mg/10lb (4.5kg) body weight, which is equivalent to one tablet for each 40lb or each 18kg body weight. The dose may be adjusted by your veterinarian depending on your dog’s thyroxine blood levels and maintenance dose may be adjusted to once daily. You can give your dog Thyroxine Tablets directly into their mouth or added to your dog’s food, but this will reduce its absorption and you may need to adjust the dose, depending on the recommendation of your veterinarian. The effects of Thyroxine Tablets should be seen within 6 weeks and you should continue to give Thyroxine Tablets for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which may be long term.
How long should you give Thyroxine?
You should continue to give Thyroxine Tablets for as long as recommended by your veterinarian, which may be long term.
Missed dose of Thyroxine
If you miss a dose of Thyroxine Tablets give it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to give the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not give a double dose.
How should Thyroxine be stored?
You should store your Thyroxine below 30°C in a cool dry place and protect from light.
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