MAY HELP YOU
continue to have symptoms
despite normal TSH level1
greater percentage of people being treated for hypothyroidism preferred a naturally* derived desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) treatment to one with a synthetic hormone alone2
NP Thyroid® is a naturally* derived desiccated thyroid therapy option that can
help you individualize
your approach to treating your hypothyroidism.3
Naturally* derived therapy containing T4 and T3 in one pill3
Dye-free and contains no ingredient made from a gluten-containing grain (wheat, barley, or rye)3
Available in 5 dose strengths for easy titration to achieve the necessary therapeutic range3
Works within 2 to 3 weeks3
Only 3 inactive ingredients3
Uncoated tablet for oral administration3
NP Thyroid® is used as a replacement or supplemental therapy in patients
with
hypothyroidism of various causes, including3:
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Myxedema
- Hypothyroidism in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly) or state (including pregnancy)
- Primary hypothyroidism resulting from functional deficiency
- Primary atrophy
- Partial or total absence of the thyroid gland
- The effects of surgery, radiation, or drugs with or without the presence of goiter
- Secondary (pituitary) or tertiary (hypothalamic) hypothyroidism
- May be used as a TSH suppressant, in the treatment or prevention of various types of euthyroid goiters, including thyroid nodules, subacute or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto’s), multinodular goiter, and in the management of thyroid cancer
- Available in multiple strengths for easy titration to achieve the necessary therapeutic range3
- Adequate therapy usually results in normal TSH and T4 levels after 2 to 3 weeks of therapy3
- Readjustments of thyroid hormone dosage should be made within the first 4 weeks of therapy, after clinical and laboratory evaluations by your healthcare provider3
provider prescribed to help you manage your hypothyroidism.
INDICATIONS & IMPORTANT RISK INFORMATION INCLUDING BLACK BOX
WARNING
Important Risk Information
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.
- NP Thyroid® is contraindicated in patients with uncorrected adrenal insufficiency, untreated thyrotoxicosis, and hypersensitivity to any component of the product.
- In the elderly and in patients with cardiovascular disease, NP Thyroid® should be used with greater caution than younger patients or those without cardiovascular disease.
- Use of NP Thyroid® in patients with diabetes mellitus or adrenal cortical insufficiency may worsen the intensity of their symptoms.
- The therapy of myxedema coma requires simultaneous administration of glucocorticoids.
- Concomitant use of NP Thyroid® with oral anticoagulants alters the sensitivity of oral anticoagulants. Prothrombin time should be closely monitored in thyroid-treated patients on oral anticoagulants.
- In infants, excessive doses of NP Thyroid® may produce craniosynostosis.
- Partial loss of hair may be experienced by children in the first few months of therapy but is usually transient.
- Adverse reactions associated with NP Thyroid® therapy are primarily those of hyperthyroidism due to therapeutic overdosage.
- Many drugs and some laboratory tests may alter the therapeutic response to NP Thyroid®. In addition, thyroid hormones and thyroid status have varied effects on the pharmacokinetics and actions of other drugs. Administer at least 4 hours before or after drugs that are known to interfere with absorption. Evaluate the need for dose adjustments when regularly administering within one hour of certain foods that may affect absorption.
- NP Thyroid® should not be discontinued during pregnancy, and hypothyroidism diagnosed during pregnancy should be promptly treated.
Indication
NP Thyroid® (thyroid tablets, USP) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism from any cause, except for cases of temporary hypothyroidism, which is usually associated with an inflammation of the thyroid (thyroiditis). It is meant to replace or supplement a hormone that is usually made by your thyroid gland.
NP Thyroid® is also used in the treatment and prevention of normal functioning thyroid goiters, such as thyroid nodules, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, multinodular goiter, and in the management of thyroid cancer.