Dosage Flexibility
RenThyroid comes in a range of doses, supporting a personalized approach to hypothyroidism treatment.
Guidelines for
Taking RenThyroid
Once you begin taking RenThyroid, it is important to continue taking it as directed and follow your healthcare provider's advice. They will monitor your progress and adjust your dose if needed. Keep in mind that it can take time for symptoms to improve.
Let your healthcare provider know if you start or
stop any other medications.
Consistency
Take RenThyroid once a day at the same time every day.
Empty Stomach
Take RenThyroid on an empty stomach with 8 oz of water 30-60 minutes before breakfast.
Wait 4 Hours
Take RenThyroid 4 hours before or after taking iron supplements, calcium supplements or antacids.
Soy Notice: Soy may affect the efficacy of RenThyroid. Inform your healthcare provider if you regularly consume foods containing soy, as this may require dose adjustments.
Important Tips
Notify Your Healthcare Provider
Be sure to tell your provider about all of your medical conditions (especially heart disease, diabetes, blood clotting problems, and adrenal or pituitary gland problems) and if you start or stop any other medications while taking RenThyroid (especially anticoagulants, diabetes drugs, oral contraceptives, or biotin).
Monitor Your Symptoms
It may take a few weeks to notice an improvement in your symptoms. Keep track of any changes and report them to your healthcare provider.
Regular Monitoring
Regular blood tests are necessary to monitor your thyroid hormone levels and adjust your dose, if needed.
Find a Healthcare
Provider
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USE:
RenThyroid™ (Thyroid Tablets, USP) is a prescription oral medication used to replace or supplement thyroid hormones in patients with hypothyroidism from any cause, except transient hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of subacute thyroiditis.
- RenThyroid should not be used for male or female infertility unless this condition occurs with low thyroid levels.
- Taking too much RenThyroid may affect your cardiovascular system, especially if you are elderly or have heart problems. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of chest pain, increased pulse, palpitations, excessive sweating, or any other unusual event.
- Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have, especially heart disease, diabetes, blood clotting problems, and adrenal or pituitary gland problems. The dose of other drugs you may be taking for these conditions may have to be changed while you are taking RenThyroid. If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels and/or the glucose in your urine, and immediately tell your doctor if there are any changes.
- Tell your doctor about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take anticoagulants, diabetes drugs, oral contraceptives, or biotin.
- In infants, excessive doses of RenThyroid may cause a condition called craniosynostosis (premature closure of the skull bones).
- In children, partial hair loss may occur during the first few months of taking RenThyroid.