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Animal NDC 13985-575-01 Thyrovet Equine

Levothyroxine Sodium

Animal Product Information

Field Name Field Value
Animal NDC Code 13985-575-01
Proprietary Name Thyrovet Equine What is the Proprietary Name?
The proprietary name also known as the trade name is the name of the product chosen by the medication labeler for marketing purposes.
Non-Proprietary Name Levothyroxine Sodium What is the Non-Proprietary Name?
The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
Labeler Name Mwi/vet One
Product Type Prescription Animal Drug
Usage Information
    A Palatable Supplement for the Correction of Conditions Associated with Hypothyroidism in Horses and Ponies
Active Ingredient(s)
  • Levothyroxine Sodium
Marketing Category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER What is the Marketing Category?
Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.

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Table of Contents



Veterinary Indications



A Palatable Supplement for the Correction of Conditions Associated with Hypothyroidism in Horses and Ponies


Warnings And Precautions



For animal use only.


Keep out of reach of children.


CAUTION: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.


Indications:



For use in horses and ponies for correction of conditions associated with low circulating thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism).


Dosage:



Doses should be individualized and animals should be monitored daily for clinical signs of hyperthyroidism or hypersensitivity. Suggested initial doses are 1-10 mg levothyroxine sodium (T4)/100 lb. body weight (2-20 mg/100 kg) once per day or in divided doses. Response to the administration of ThyroVetTM Equine Powder should be evaluated clinically every week until an adequate maintenance dose is established. In most horses, this is usually in the range of 35 to 100 mg total daily dose of T4 (1-3 level tablespoonfuls ThyroVetTM Equine Powder).


Active Ingredients:



Each pound (453.6 g) contains:
Levothyroxine Sodium USP ............................. 0.22% (1.0 g)
One level teaspoon contains .............................. 12 mg of T4
One level tablespoon contains ............................ 36 mg of T4


Warning:



Administer with caution to animals with clinically significant heart disease, hypertension, or other complications for which a sharply increased metabolic rate might prove hazardous. Use in pregnant mares has not been evaluated.


Storage:



Store at controlled room temperature between 15°- 30°C (59°-86°F). Keep container tightly closed when not in use.


Net Contents:



1 lb (453.6 grams) V1 510261


Information For Owners/Caregivers



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