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US brand names:Compounded T4
Thyroid Supplement (Levothyroxine Compounded) is dosed at 0.02 mg/kg PO q24-48h in bearded dragons, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Synthetic T4 (thyroxine) that converts to active T3. Replaces deficient endogenous thyroid hormone. Compounded for exotic species or precise small-patient dosing.
Transdermal bioavailability is unpublished and may be unreliable. Oral route preferred when feasible. Monitor T4 levels 4-6 weeks after starting. Compounded for reptiles and birds.
Species references:All Bearded Dragon drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.02–0.04 mg/kg | q12h | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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