Levoid is a medicine used for hormone replacement therapy or hormone supplementation, which helps treat problems related to the thyroid gland, such as hypothyroidism or thyroiditis.
Levoid has in its composition levothyroxine sodium, a hormone called thyroxine that is normally produced in the body by the thyroid gland. Levoid acts in the body regulating or suppressing the amount of this hormone, in cases where there is no normal functioning of the thyroid gland.
Indications
Levoid is indicated for the treatment of thyroid gland problems such as hypothyroidism, thyroiditis or for the treatment and prevention of goiter in adults and children.
In addition, Levoid can also be used to evaluate the thyroid gland's functioning and production of thyroid-related hormones.
Price
The price of Levoid ranges from 7 to 9 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online pharmacies, and a prescription is required.
How to take
Levoid should be taken as directed by your doctor as the recommended dose and duration of treatment depend on the age and weight of the patient and the individual response to treatment.
Levoid tablets should be taken overnight, about 30 minutes before breakfast. Doses range from 25, 38, 50, 75, 88, 10, 112 and 125 micrograms.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Levoid may include insomnia, irritability, headache, fever, excessive sweating, weight loss, diarrhea, chest pain, tiredness, increased appetite, heat intolerance, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, vomiting, cramps, hair loss, tremors, or muscle weakness.
Contraindications
Levoid is contraindicated for patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction or with thyrotoxicosis and for patients with a patient with adrenal gland malfunction.
In addition, Levoid is also contraindicated for patients with allergy to levothyroxine sodium or any of the components of the formula.
