IMPORTANT WARNING:     

Why is this medication prescribed?     

Thyroglobulin supplies the body with thyroid hormone and is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. When your body does not have enough thyroid hormone, it does not function properly, resulting in poor growth, slow speech, lack of energy, weight gain, hair loss, dry thick skin, and increased sensitivity to cold. When taken correctly, thyroglobulin reverses these symptoms.

This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

How should this medicine be used?     

Thyroglobulin comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken as a single dose before breakfast every day. To control the symptoms of hypothyroidism, it is likely you will take thyroglobulin for the rest of your life. It may take 2 weeks before you notice any change in your symptoms. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Continue to take thyroglobulin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking thyroglobulin without talking to your doctor.

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?     

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.

In case of emergency/overdose     

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

What other information should I know?     

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to thyroglobulin.

Learn the brand name and generic name of your medication. Do not switch brands without talking to your doctor, as each brand of thyroid hormone contains a slightly different amount of the medication.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

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