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My son is 5 years old and he has thyroid by birth he's having thyronorm tab. in the morning, is this only alternate?

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Levothyroxine: The generic name for this drug is levothyroxine. It is the only medication appropriate to replace thyroid hormone in children. Levothyroxine is manufactured by different companies which give it different trade names even though the active ingredient is the same.

Dr Sojico agreed

Answered 11/18/2014

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