What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with plenty of water. It is best to take on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours
after food. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take at the same time each day. Do not take your medicine more
often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for children and
infants as young as a few days of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply. For infants, you may crush the tablet
and place in a small amount of (5-10 ml or 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls) of water, breast milk, or non-soy based infant formula. Do
not mix with soy-based infant formula. Give as directed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
What may interact with this medicine?
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Be sure to take this medicine with plenty of fluids. Some tablets may cause choking, gagging, or difficulty swallowing
from the tablet getting stuck in your throat. Most of these problems disappear if the medicine is taken with the right
amount of water or other fluids.
Do not switch brands of this medicine unless your health care professional agrees with the change. Ask questions if you
are uncertain.
You will need regular exams and occasional blood tests to check the response to treatment. If you are receiving this medicine
for an underactive thyroid, it may be several weeks before you notice an improvement. Check with your doctor or health care
professional if your symptoms do not improve.
It may be necessary for you to take this medicine for the rest of your life. Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor
or health care professional advises you to.
This medicine can affect blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar as directed.
You may lose some of your hair when you first start treatment. With time, this usually corrects itself.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor or health care professional that you are taking this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.