Tirosint

[Nessynu]

Hi all. I'm starting liquid Tirosint today after fighting for it for over a year but the instructions are in Spanish. Can it be dropped into water?

[shaws Administrator]

No, it cannot be dropped in water. The following is some information:

Swallow TIROSINT capsules whole, do not cut, crush, or chew.

rxlist.com/tirosint-drug.ht...

[Nessynu in reply to shaws]

Thanks Shaws. Unfortunately it's a liquid not a capsule.

[shaws Administrator in reply to Nessynu]

These are instructions:

"DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

General Administration Information

Administer TIROSINT-SOL as a single daily oral dose, on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast.

Administer TIROSINT-SOL at least 4 hours before or after drugs known to interfere with TIROSINT-SOL absorption [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].

Evaluate the need for dose adjustments when regularly administering within an hour of certain foods that may affect TIROSINT-SOL absorption [see DRUG INTERACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].

TIROSINT-SOL may be administered in water or directly into the mouth:

p.s. I see helvella has already responded

[Nessynu in reply to shaws]

Thanks Shaws. Fingers crossed this med works.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

Do you mean Tirosint-Sol? If so, they say:

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily on an empty stomach, 30 minutes to 1 hour before breakfast. This medication may be taken by first mixing it in water, or it may be taken directly (without water).

To take it by mixing in water, open the ampule as directed. Then turn the ampule upside down and slowly squeeze the soft (middle) part of the ampule to empty the contents into a glass or cup of water. Release pressure and wait a few seconds. Repeat squeezing and releasing the ampule at least 5 times, until no more liquid comes out of the ampule. Stir the solution and drink all of the liquid right away. Rinse the glass or cup with more water and drink to make sure you have taken all the medicine. Do not prepare a supply ahead of time.

To take this medication directly, slowly squeeze the soft (middle) part of the open ampule to empty the contents into the mouth or onto a spoon. Release pressure and wait a few seconds. Repeat squeezing and releasing the ampule at least 5 times, until no more liquid comes out of the ampule. Take all of the liquid right away.

webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1768...

If not, let us know exactly what you have got.

[Nessynu in reply to helvella]

Thank you Helvela. Just the information I need.