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Levothyroxine (Soloxine, Synthroid, Levoxyl)

Dosage form:

Tablets 0.1 mg, 0.2 mg, 0.3 mg, 0.5 mg, 0.8 mg; solution 1 mg/mL

Pharmacological group:

Thyroid hormone

Therapeutic use:

Treatment of hypothyroidism; molt induction in birds

Dosage:

Dogs:

0.02–0.04 mg/kg per day orally, given with food, as a single dose or divided into 2 doses. Monitor T4 levels before dosing and 4–8 hours after.

Cats:

0.02–0.04 mg/kg per day orally, given with food, as a single dose or divided into 2 doses. Monitor T4 levels before dosing and 4–8 hours after.

Birds:

0.02 mg/kg orally every 12–24 hours

Calculate medication dosage for pets

Select the dosage form

Tablets Ready-to-use solution Powder for solution preparation

Weight of the animal:

Dose:

mg/kg

Amount of active ingredient:

mg/tablet

Dry substance amount:

Diluent volume:

Single dose:

tablet

Levothyroxine (Soloxine, Synthroid, Levoxyl) dosage calculation

Accurate dosing is essential when treating pets. To calculate a single dose correctly, you need three key values: the animal’s weight, the required dose of the active ingredient, and the concentration of the medication.

Calculation formula:

Single dose = (Animal weight × Required dose) ÷ Medication concentration

Important notes:

Always consult a veterinarian before using any medication.
Follow the recommended dosage and instructions for use.

Accurate dosing helps protect your pet’s health and reduces the risk of side effects.