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I wrote to TEVA asking them why their 20mcg tablets are not scored and how to dose if taking less than 20mcg quantities and this was their response...
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Thank you for your enquiry regarding Teva UK Limited’s liothyronine sodium 20 microgram tablets PL 00289/2116.
Teva only have a license for the 20 mcg tablets, this is the same as the other generic companies who also market the tablets.
The product does not have a score line as the quantity of the active substance is too small to be able to ensure that each half of the tablet will have the equal quantity of the active substance, therefore you would not be able to guarantee the dose you would be receiving.
Where a dose of 5 micrograms or 10 micrograms is required, the following procedure is recommended to ensure that the active substance liothyronine is adequately dispersed. Note that the excipients do not dissolve as readily and therefore the suspension will remain cloudy.
Recommended dose 5 micrograms:
1) Crush one Liothyronine sodium 20 microgram tablet.
2) Transfer the crushed tablet to a 30 ml graduated medicine (dosing) cup containing 20 ml of water and leave to disperse for 5 minutes.
3) Gently stir the suspension for 15 seconds and then withdraw 5 ml of the suspension with an oral medicine (dosing) syringe.
4) The contents of the syringe may be emptied directly into the mouth by slowly pushing down the plunger of the syringe.
Recommended dose 10 micrograms:
1) Crush one Liothyronine sodium 20 microgram tablet.
2) Transfer the crushed tablet to a 30 ml graduated medicine (dosing) cup containing 20 ml of water and leave to disperse for 5 minutes.
3) Gently stir the suspension for 15 seconds and then withdraw 10 ml of the suspension with an oral medicine (dosing) syringe.
4) The contents of the syringe may be emptied directly into the mouth by slowly pushing down the plunger of the syringe.
Any remaining liquid should be discarded immediately.
The Code of Practice for the Pharmaceutical Industry (produced by the ABPI), does not allow us to discuss personal medical matters, offer advice or information on issues relating to an individual patient’s care as we cannot be seen to interfere in the relationship between a patient and their doctor. We recommend, that you consult your doctor directly regarding any concerns around the administration of the liothyronine as they are the best person to advise you about your treatment and care.
I hope this is sufficient for your present needs, but if there is further information we can provide please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Kind regards
Susannah
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So there you have it!
I would be very interested to hear from anyone currrently taking Teva T3 and to know how they are getting on with it. It would be good to hear of some positive outcomes .....
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