Levothyroxine

Note: This product is not licenced in Australia at the time of publication. The information in this monograph applies to the specified brand, formulation and strength only.

Trade name

L-Thyroxine Serb

Presentation and preparation

200 microgram/mL (volume: 1 mL)

IV administration

Dilute to 100 microgram/mL or weaker and give over 2 to 3 minutes.

May be infused over 30 minutes. 

Maximum rate: 100 microgram/minute.

Other routes of administration

IM: Suitable, but not the preferred route due to variable absorption.

SC: Not recommended.

Compatible IV fluids

Sodium chloride 0.9% 

Additional information

Use only when facilities for cardiac monitoring and cardio-respiratory resuscitation exist.

Protect from light during storage.