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1. What is the difference between thyroid and using a combo of L-T3 and L-T4? What is the ratio of T3:T4 in thyroid USP?

Thyroid, USP is a natural source of Levothyroxine (L-T4) and Liothyronine (L-T3). This means two active ingredients in one source - as opposed to the alternative, where L-T4 and L-T3 need to be taken as two separate pills or compounded together. Hence a much simpler compound to make by having time savings and reduced hourly labor costs.

2. What quantity of Levothyroxine and Liothyronine in 1 grain of Thyroid?

Refer to Tip #12: Desiccated Thyroid Equivalent Table on https://www.medisca.net/compounding/tips.

3. What is the diluent used?

THYROID, USP (Porcine) (Powder) contains dextrose (corn-based) as a diluent. It is lactose- and gluten-free.