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    LT4 tablets should be administered orally and crushed if needed, with consistent daily timing such as upon awakening. It can be taken before, with or after food but intake of soy, iron or calcium should be avoided within an hour. Intravenous administration at no more than 80% the oral dose can be considered only in rare cases where oral intake is not possible.

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    LT4 tablets should be administered orally and crushed if needed, with consistent daily timing such as upon awakening. It can be taken before, with or after food but intake of soy, iron or calcium should be avoided within an hour. Intravenous administration at no more than 80% the oral dose can be considered only in rare cases where oral intake is not possible.

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    LT4 tablets should be administered orally and crushed if needed, with consistent daily timing such as upon awakening. It can be taken before, with or after food but intake of soy, iron or calcium should be avoided within an hour. Intravenous administration at no more than 80% the oral dose can be considered only in rare cases where oral intake is not possible.

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    Treatment of CH

    ● LT4 should be dispensed in tablet form.


    ● LT4 in suspension or syrup form is not recommended.
    ● In rare cases where oral administration is not possible, intravenous administration can be
    considered with IV dose that is no more than 80% the oral dose
    ● LT4 tablets can be crushed, mixed in small amount of water or milk, and served using a
    spoon.
    ● LT4 should not be served in a milk-bottle.
    ● Timing of LT4 administration should be consistent every day to ensure compliance.
    ● We recommend taking the medication in the morning upon awakening for all ages (expert
    consensus opinion).
    ● LT4 can be taken before, with or after food.
    ○ Intake of soy, iron or calcium supplementation within an hour of LT4 administration should
    be avoided

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