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Does synthroid (thyroxine) contain iodine?

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Yes: Yes its necessary for it to function.

Dr Satulovsky agreed

Answered 5/27/2019

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Thyroid hormone: Contains iodine, and synthroid (thyroxine) is thyroid hormone, so there's a very small amount of iodine in it, but not enough to cause problems, even in people who are allergic to iodine.

Dr Peltan agreed

Answered 11/2/2019

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