Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
What Is NP Thyroid?
NP Thyroid (thyroid tablets) is a natural preparation derived from porcine thyroid glands indicated to treat hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) and to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and in the management of thyroid cancer.
What Are Side Effects of NP Thyroid?
Common side effects of NP Thyroid include:
- hair loss during the first few months of treatment
This side effect is usually temporary as your body adjusts to the medication.
Dosage for NP Thyroid
The dosage of NP Thyroid is determined by the indication and is individualized based on patient response and laboratory findings.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with NP Thyroid?
NP Thyroid may interact with oral anticoagulants, insulin or oral diabetes drugs, cholestyramine, and estrogen and oral contraceptives. Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
NP Thyroid During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using NP Thyroid; thyroid hormones do not readily cross the placental barrier and NP Thyroid is expected to be safe for use during pregnancy. Minimal amounts of NP Thyroid pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our NP Thyroid (thyroid tablets) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
SLIDESHOW
Hyperthyroidism Symptoms and Treatment See SlideshowGet emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Common side effects may include temporary hair loss (especially in children).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
QUESTION
Where is the thyroid gland located? See AnswerSIDE EFFECTS
Adverse reactions other than those indicative of hyperthyroidism because of therapeutic overdosage, either initially or during the maintenance period, are rare (See OVERDOSAGE).
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for NP-Thyroid (Thyroid Tablets)
© NP-Thyroid Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and NP-Thyroid Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.
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