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VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct Description
Thyro-Tabs® Canine are prescribed as a replacement therapy option for dogs with diminished thyroid function (hypothyroidism).
Which animals/pets is VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct for?
For use in dogs.
VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct uses
Thyro-Tabs® Canine are beneficial when a dog is suffering from lower-than-normal thyroid production. When the thyroid hormone is balanced, it results in normal physical and mental health.
What does VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct do?
This product contains a synthetic form of tetraiodothyronine sodium salt, often referred to as T4. This synthetic replica is identical to that produced by a dog's thyroid gland, making it the ideal solution for replacement therapy in dogs with hypothyroidism.
VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct side effects
Potential adverse reactions (in decreasing order of likelihood) include:
- Anorexia
- Dermatitis
- Vomiting
- Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
- Lethargy
- Polydipsia
- Diarrhea
- Leukocytosis
- Pruritus
- Tachypnea
- Polyuria
- Hyperactivity
- Seborrhea
- Increased Urination and Water Consumption
- Elevated Red Blood Cell Counts and Hematocrit
- Elevated Liver Enzymes (AST, ALT, or ALP; Typically Self-Limiting)
- Allergic Reactions with Signs Like Facial Swelling, Rash, Hives, and/or Pruritus Collapse
- Low or High Serum Total Thyroxine Concentrations
VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct ingredients
Levothyroxine Sodium, USP
VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct overdose: What to do?
In the event of an accidental overdose, seek treatment at a nearby emergency veterinary hospital.
What to know before using VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct
- For dogs with hypothyroidism and cardiac disease, close monitoring should be ensured while a proper dose is being established. Your veterinarian may find it necessary to adjust the dog's levothyroxine sodium or cardiac medication dosage, based upon the individual clinical response of the dog.
- Wash hands thoroughly after use.
- If accidentally ingested, seek treatment at once. Be sure to have the product label handy for physician reference.
- Keep away from children.
- Not proven safe for use in lactating, pregnant, or breeding dogs.
- Following excess thyroid hormone exposure in utero, the offspring of rodents and humans have shown defects in the morphological thyroid gland and hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis dysfunction.
- Do not administer to dogs with uncontrolled adrenal insufficiency or thyrotoxicosis.
How is VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct sold?
Sold in a 120-count bottle in 9 different strengths:
- Yellow: 0.1 mg
- Pink: 0.2 mg
- Green: 0.3 mg
- Maroon: 0.4 mg
- White: 0.5 mg
- Purple: 0.6 mg
- Orange: 0.7 mg
- Blue: 0.8 mg
- Tan: 1 mg
Manufacturer
VetOne
Tips for using VetOne Thyro-Tabs Canine, 120 ct
If you suspect that your dog might have hypothyroidism, clinical signs typically include:
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Scaling
- Hyperpigmentation
- Alopecia
- Seborrhea
- Bradycardia
- Lethargy
- Weight Gain
Overview
- Administer as directed by your veterinarian.
- Typically, the recommended initial dosage is 0.1 mg for every 10 pounds of body weight administered once daily, or divided to administer a half dose twice daily.
- Your veterinarian will monitor your pet's T4 concentration (total thyroxine) and adjust his or her daily dosage accordingly to obtain a proper maintenance dosage.
- Thyro-Tabs® may be administered with food or without.
Main Ingredients
Levothyroxine Sodium, USP (Tetraiodothyronine Sodium Salt)
