Soloxine (Levothyroxine) ^Rx

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• Hello, my Sheltie might have to be on Levothyroxine, is Interceptor hw preventative, safe to take with it? Just making sure of no interactions and how many hours apart? Also does it have to be on an empty stomach for Levothyroxine to work? Thank You, Linda?

  Asked by Linda, Cautious One :)
  9 years ago

  • Levothyroxine interacts with many medications, including minerals and multivitamins. There is no documented drug-drug interactions between levothyroxine and Interceptor. Levothyroxine may be given with or without food, but it is important to administer the same way every day. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• When do you expect to have the 0.8mg pill in stock??

  Asked by kewhite
  9 years ago

  • The manufacturer is not producing products right now so we are unsure of when that will be available again. We do have a couple other products that are substitutable though in the mean time. Thryrovet and Thryrokare are both levothyroxine tablets, the same as Soloxine. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• Can I cut thyroid pill in half?  Schipperke had low thyroid. Put on 0.3 mg   Now it's a little high. Vet said try 0.2 mg. can I cut 0.3 mg pill in half and try it before purchasing the 0.2?  Pill is small blue and scored.  ?

  Asked by Annie2
  10 years ago

  • The Soloxine tablet is manufactured in a manner that does allow the tablet to be split. When splitting tablets, it is recommended to use a pill splitting device to ensure that the tablet is split cleanly and evenly to ensure the appropriate dose is administered. It is recommended to contact your veterinarian to determine if he or she feels splitting tablets to obtain the appropriate dosage for your dog is acceptable. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• I have a 25 lb cocker spaniel. My vet put her on soloxine 0.2mg tab  1 pill am & 1 pill pm.she is doing better with skin condition. Is she able to take this pill 3 times a day?

  Asked by Darlena
  10 years ago

  • Darlena, Soloxine, brand name for levothyroxine, is a veterinary prescription medication used in the treatment of hypothyroidism in dogs and other animals. Soloxine, is generally dosed every 12 hours (ie. twice daily) for canines and occasionally once daily. The decision on how often to administer this medication and how much medication your dog requires will be determined by your veterinarian. It is recommended to contact your veterinarian with all Soloxine dosing questions prior to making any changes. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• Can this be given with food in morning? Soloxine o.6 mg for dogs?

  Asked by 14Mm
  10 years ago

  • Your veterinarian will know your pet best. We suggest you contact your veterinarian with any dosing questions. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• When will Soloxine 0.2mg be available? Do you know where else I can get this??

  Asked by panolan2
  10 years ago

  • Right now, many different strengths of levothyroxine are becoming back-ordered from the manufacturers. We do still have the 0.2mg in two other brands, ThyroVet and ThyroKare, which are also levothyroxine like the Soloxine. You may want to talk to your pet's veterinarian about switching brands if you're unable to find the Soloxine. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• Can we replace Soloxine with Levothyroxine for our 11 yr. old mini poodle??

  Asked by PoodlePal
  11 years ago

  • Soloxine is a brand name for levothyroxine sodium (which is the drug name). There are several brands of levothyroxine and your poodle's veterinarian will help you decide which brand is right for your pet. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• I need 0.5 mg levothyroxine for my dog. How many come in a bottle??

  Asked by Doctor
  11 years ago

  • Doctor, Soloxine is sold per tablet. Please enter the number of pills prescribed by your pet's veterinarian and continue through the checkout process. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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• My vet sells these to us for our dog. Do I need to get a prescription from them and show it to you so I can buy these from you??

  Asked by Albert
  11 years ago

  • Albert, Yes, Soloxine is a prescription medication.  We can obtain approval from your dog's veterinarian in a couple of different ways - once an order is placed, we can fax your veterinarian for approval and they can fax back with the doctor's signature and the directions for use (by far the most common and the fastest method), or once we fax the clinic can call and verbally approve a prescription (some clinics prefer this method).  We can also accept prescriptions written by the veterinarian that you can then mail to us, with your current order number written on the outside of the envelope. Thank you, VetRxDirect

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