UNITHROID

Unithroid is a brand-name medication that contains the active drug levothyroxine. This drug is also available as a generic medication. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic version is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug.

Take this medicine in the morning on an empty stomach, at least 15 minutes before eating breakfast. This medicine may be mixed with water or be given directly into the mouth.

This week, the FDA announced that 27 lots of levothyroxine sodium oral solution, used for hypothyroidism, were being recalled due to potentially being subpotent. The FDA announced that pharmaceutical company IBSA Pharma recalled 27 lots of levothyroxine sodium (TIROSINT-SOL) oral solution due to sub-potency.

Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) every day. This medicine is taken by mouth. It returns hormone levels to a healthy range, eliminating symptoms of hypothyroidism.

IBSA Pharma Inc is voluntarily recalling more than 2 dozen lots of Tirosint-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) oral solution because the medication may be subpotent. The recall appeared in the March 1, 2023, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report.

Levothyroxine and Synthroid contain the same active (main) ingredient, levothyroxine, which is human-made T4. Levothyroxine is the generic name for Synthroid. However, there can be small differences in the amount of T4 between Synthroid and some of its generic versions.

Some foods and medicines can prevent UNITHROID from being properly absorbed by your body. These include soybean flour, walnuts, dietary fiber, grapefruit juice, antacids, iron, and calcium supplements.

The calcium in dairy products can interfere with thyroid hormone absorption. Wait an hour after taking your thyroid medication to have your cappuccino or latte.

Thyroid Medications and Their Interactions with Vitamin D Studies have shown that there are generally no significant interactions between these medications and vitamin D supplements. However, it is important to maintain proper vitamin D levels for optimal thyroid medication absorption.

Although excessive intake of iodine from supplements could alter your thyroid hormone level, iodine-rich foods, such as milk, most seafood, eggs and soy products are reasonable to consume.

Unithroid has a boxed warning about the drug not being used to treat obesity or as a weight loss aid. Unithroid may not cause weight loss in people who don’t have a thyroid condition. And Unithroid taken in high doses can cause serious or even life threatening side effects, such as confusion or disorientation.

Walnuts.Soybean flour.Cottonseed meal.Iron supplements or multivitamins containing iron.Calcium supplements.Antacids that contain aluminum, magnesium or calcium.Some ulcer medicines, such as sucralfate (Carafate).

The absorption of levothyroxine in the gut is decreased when taking the hormone at the same time as calcium, iron and some foods and other drugs. Because of this, patients are usually instructed to take levothyroxine on an empty stomach 30-60 minutes before food intake to avoid erratic absorption of the hormone.

Interactions between your drugs Levothyroxine and ferrous sulfate should not be taken orally at the same time. Products that contain iron may interfere with the absorption of levothyroxine and reduce its effectiveness. You should separate the dosing of these medications by at least 2 to 4 hours if possible.

Too much iodine in the diet can increase the production of thyroid hormone. Calcium and vitamin D are vital because hyperthyroidism can cause problems with bone mineral density. Foods and drinks containing caffeine can worsen the symptoms of hyperthyroidism.

Iron-fortified cereals and grains.Beef.Sardines.Liver and organ meats.Soybeans and tofu.Cooked spinach.

Dietary habits can influence how the body absorbs thyroid hormone. Thyroid medication should be taken on an empty stomach, around the same time each day. Afterwards, we recommend avoiding eating or drinking for 30-60 minutes.

Bugleweed (Lycopus virginicus, Lycopus europaeus) and lemon balm(Melissa officinalis) may interfere with the action of thyroid hormones. Check with your doctor before taking these herbs with thyroid hormones. The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.

UNITHROID has never had any reformulations, recalls, or gaps in availability since obtaining FDA approval in August 2000.

More than 96,000 bottles of liothyronine sodium tablets were recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. for failing to meet impurity/degradation specifications, according to the December 20, 2023, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report.

Background: On April 30, 2021, Acella Pharmaceuticals voluntarily recalled 38 lots of NP Thyroid® (thyroid tablets, USP), in 100- and 7-count bottles, because testing found these lots to be subpotent. The product may have as low as 90% of the labeled amount of liothyronine (T3) and/or levothyroxine (T4).

Unithroid (levothyroxine) is a prescription drug that’s used to treat specific thyroid diseases. Unithroid can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include shortness of breath, irregular heart rate, and heart attack.

This medication should not be used for weight loss. Normal doses of this medication will not work for weight loss, and large doses of this medication may cause serious, possibly fatal side effects, especially when taken with diet pills.

But if you take levothyroxine, the main drug used to treat hypothyroidism, whether to use a generic versus a name-brand drug may need to be considered carefully. Levothyroxine is sold under several brand names, including Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, and Levothroid.

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Tirosint, etc.) is a synthetic version of just one thyroid hormone – thyroxine (T4).

Generic levothyroxine is just as safe as the brand names—in the United States, these include Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, and Tirosint—because it has the same FDA-approved active ingredient (levothyroxine).

Usually, the average price of Unithroid without insurance is $147.00 for 30, 75MCG Tablet. With a SingleCare Unithroid coupon or discount card, you can pay a reduced price of $8.22 for 90, 75mcg Tablet of generic Unithroid. More than 90% of commercially insured patients pay as little as $3 for a 30-day supply*.

Switching levothyroxine brands frequently results in abnormal thyroid function tests. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive and does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism can be treated with levothyroxine, the main hormone secreted by the thyroid gland.

Traditionally, healthcare providers recommend that you take your thyroid drugs first thing in the morning on an empty stomach at least an hour before breakfast or coffee. There is evidence that taking levothyroxine at night may not only be reasonable but may also help improve absorption.

Synthroid has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 192 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. Unithroid has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com.

Levothyroxine is considered the gold standard for hypothyroidism treatment. Experts consider levothyroxine to be the first-choice medication for treating hypothyroidism. This is because it works well and doesn’t have too many side effects. Levothyroxine is generally preferred over medications like Armour Thyroid.

Side effects of Unithroid include temporary hair loss, headache, sleep problems (insomnia), nervousness, irritability, fever, hot flashes, sweating, heart palpitations, changes in menstrual cycle, and appetite and weight changes.

This medication should not be used for weight loss. Normal doses of this medication will not work for weight loss, and large doses of this medication may cause serious, possibly fatal side effects, especially when taken with diet pills.

Treatment for hypothyroidism usually includes taking the thyroid hormone medicine levothyroxine (Levo-T, Synthroid, others) every day. This medicine is taken by mouth. It returns hormone levels to a healthy range, eliminating symptoms of hypothyroidism.

The synthetic T4 in UNITHROID is identical to that produced naturally by the human thyroid gland. Although there has been a reported association between prolonged thyroid hormone therapy and breast cancer, this has not been confirmed.

The American Thyroid Association along with other international thyroid organizations agree that Synthroid is the most effective treatment option. There is no strong evidence to suggest Armour Thyroid or a combination therapy of synthetic T4 and T3 produce better results than Synthroid in most people (1).

UNITHROID® (levothyroxine sodium) tablets is an oral prescription medicine used: To replace a hormone usually made by the thyroid gland in adults and children with hypothyroidism. Along with surgery and radioiodine therapy to manage a certain type of thyroid cancer.

Synthroid and levothyroxine are human-made versions of T4, which can be used to treat hypothyroidism. But it’s not ideal to switch between the two products unless directed by your healthcare provider. Synthroid and levothyroxine have a number of potential medication interactions.

Synthroid is the brand-name form of levothyroxine. Both drugs contain the same active drug and likely cause the same side effects.

When levothyroxine is generic (non-branded), prescriptions may be filled with levothyroxine from different manufacturers. Because potency of levothyroxine between manufacturers is variable, there is a possibility that changing brands may affect thyroid function tests.

Both brand and generic medication should work equally well to replace the thyroid hormone that your body needs.