Thyroid tablets are taken by mouth with water, usually once a day on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes to one hour before eating breakfast. Take the medication at the same time each day, as directed by your doctor. Continue taking the medication as prescribed unless your doctor tells you to stop. Taking the medication with food, missing doses, or stopping the medication without consulting your doctor can cause your thyroid levels to become unbalanced, so make sure to follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.
The usual adult dosage of thyroid for hypothyroidism is an initial dose of 30 mg orally per day, followed by increments of 15 mg per day every 2 to 3 weeks, until a usual maintenance dose of 60 to 120 mg per day is reached.
Usual children dosage of thyroid for hypothyroidism
- Children 12 years or older: 1.2-1.8 mg/kg orally once daily
- Children 6-12 years: 2.4-3 mg/kg orally once daily
- Children 1-5 years: 3-3.6 mg/kg orally once daily
- Children 6-12 months: 3.6-4.8 mg/kg orally once daily
- Children 6 months: 4.8-6 mg/kg orally once daily
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