Levoid is a medicine used for hormone replacement therapy or supplementation, which helps treat thyroid-related problems, such as hypothyroidism or thyroiditis.
Levoid contains 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.
- Levoid is indicated for the treatment of thyroid-related 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 thyroid function and thyroid hormone production.
The price of Levoid varies from 7 to 9 reais and can be purchased from pharmacies or pharmacies online, with a prescription.
Levoid should be taken according to your doctor’s instructions, as the recommended dose and duration of treatment depend on the patient’s age and weight and individual response to treatment.
Levoid tablets should be taken empty-eyed about 30 minutes before breakfast. Doses range from 25, 38, 50, 75, 88, 10, 112 and 125 micrograms.
Some of the side effects of Levoid may include insomnia, irritability, headache, fever, excessive sweating, weight loss, diarrhea, chest pain, fatigue, increased appetite, heat intolerance, hyperactivity, nervousness, anxiety, vomiting, cramps, hair loss, tremors. muscle weakness.
Levoid is contraindicated in patients with a recent history of myocardial infarction or thyrotoxicosis and in patients with adrenal gland dysfunction.
In addition, Levoid is also contraindicated for patients allergic to levothyroxine sodium or any of the ingredients of the formula.