Prescription Drug Index
THYROID
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Thyroid
Pronounced: THIGH-roid
Generic name: Natural thyroid hormones TC and TD
Armour Thyroid is prescribed when your thyroid gland is unable to produce enough hormone. It is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland) and is given in a suppression test to diagnose an overactive thyroid.
ADULTS
Your doctor will tailor the dosage of Armour Thyroid to meet your individual requirements taking into consideration the status of your thyroid gland and any other medical conditions you may have.
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