Synthroid dosage

Synthroid is a drug that replaces a natural occurring hormone known as levothyroxine that for some reason is not getting produced in sufficient amounts to maintain healthy body function in adults. The goal of such replacement therapy is therefore to achieve and maintain optimal biochemical balance. The dose of Synthroid every patient needs to be taking depends on the patient's body mass, age, presence of other medical conditions and other medications being taken. Dosing guidelines provided by the doctor must be followed by every patient to ensure maximum efficiency of the treatment with minimal risk for side effects. Patients with adrenal insufficiency, underlying cardiovascular disease and older patients should be monitored by their doctor while taking this medicine.

Synthroid is usually administered as a single dose once a day, usually before the morning meal. The peak therapeutic effects of Synthroid at a given dosage may not be attained before it's been 4-6 weeks of regular use synthroid generic pill.

When used for hypothyroidism, the usual replacement dose is 100-125 mcg a day, this dose is normal and usually sufficient for an adult weight around 70 kg. With the dose above (1.7 mcg per kilo) being prescribed to younger adults, older adults may require no more than 1 mcg per kilo of body weight a day. Doses greater than 200 mcg a day are uncommon. However patients with severe forms of hypothyroidism typically start with a small dosage of 12.5-25 mcg per day with 25 mcg increments every 2-4 weeks. Observation of a doctor is recommended during this period.
Pediatric doses of Synthroid are different. The recommended doses for newborn infants are 10-15 mcg per kilo a day, although a lower dose of 25 mcg daily may be considered if there is an additional risk (like that of cardiac failure). Ideally, Synthroid should be taken at full and maximally efficient replacing doses as soon as possible, as otherwise lack of the hormone can have deteriorating effects on the development and physical growth of a child. For older kids, the full replacement dose can be anywhere from 8 mcg per kilo a day to 2 mcg per kilo a day synthroid generic name.

During pregnancy, the need for levothyroxine may increase, which means the patient may require a higher dose. The doctor can make that decision based on special tests run to assess the needs of a pregnant woman synthroid generic brand.

For the treatment of thyroid cancer, Synthroid is used along with surgery and radioiodine therapy. Usually, a dose of Synthroid greater than 2 mcg per kilo a day is required.