Clinical Information
Gen. Code and Des.
65421 thyroid,pork ORAL TABLET 15 MG
GCN and Des.
27382 thyroid,pork ORAL TABLET 15 MG
Strength
0.25GR
Dose Form
TABLET
Product Category
RX Pharmaceuticals
Fine Line Class
850085008510 All Rx Products
DEA Class
NC
OMP Family
AHFS Class
68360400 THYROID AGENTS
Active Ingredients
2130 thyroid, pork
DESCRIPTION
Armour® Thyroid (thyroid tablets, USP)* for oral use is a natural preparation derived from porcine thyroid glands and has a strong, characteristic odor. (T3 liothyronine is approximately four ...
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
The steps in the synthesis of the thyroid hormones are controlled by thyrotropin (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary. This hormone’s secretion is in turn ...
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Armour® Thyroid tablets are indicated: 1. As replacement or supplemental therapy in patients with hypothyroidism of any etiology, except transient hypothyroidism during the recovery phase of ...
WARNINGS
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Drugs with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects.
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SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
The use of thyroid hormones in the therapy of obesity, alone or combined with other drugs, is unjustified and has been shown to be ineffective. Neither is their use justified for the treatment of ...
PRECAUTIONS
General�" Thyroid hormones should be used with great caution in a number of circumstances where the integrity of the cardiovascular system, particularly the coronary arteries, is suspected ...
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions other than those indicative of hyperthyroidism because of therapeutic overdosage, either initially or during the maintenance period, are rare (See OVERDOSAGE).
OVERDOSAGE
Signs and Symptoms�" Excessive doses of thyroid result in a hypermetabolic state resembling in every respect the condition of endogenous origin. The condition may be ...
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The dosage of thyroid hormones is determined by the indication and must in every case be individualized according to patient response and laboratory findings. Thyroid hormones are given orally. In ...
HOW SUPPLIED
Armour Thyroid (thyroid tablets, USP) are supplied as follows: 15 mg (1/4 grain) are available in bottles of 100 (NDC 0456-0457-01). 30 mg (1/2 grain) are available in bottles of 100 (NDC ...
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0456-0457-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) ¼ GRAIN (15 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 9.5 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 2.25 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
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NDC 0456-0458-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) ½ GRAIN (30 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 19 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 4.5 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
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NDC 0456-0459-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) 1 GRAIN (60 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 38 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 9 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0456-0460-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) 1½ GRAIN (90 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 57 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 13.5 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
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NDC 0456-0461-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) 2 GRAIN (120 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 76 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 18 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
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NDC 0456-0462-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) 3 GRAIN (180 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 114 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 27 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
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NDC 0456-0463-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) 4 GRAIN (240 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 152 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 36 mcg - 100 TABLETS - Allergan
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0456-0464-01 - Armour ® Thyroid - (thyroid tablets, USP) FOREST - 5 GRAIN (300 mg) Each tablet contains: levothyroxine (T4) 190 mcg - liothyronine (T3) 45 mcg - 100 TABLETS - FOREST ...
INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
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