Unithroid Direct

Healthcare Professionals \|\| FAQ's


*How can Unithroid Direct be a quality, branded product and be so inexpensive?* The main purpose of combining the first FDA approved, branded Levothyroxine with the services of Unithroid Direct is to create a way for physicians and patients to know, without a doubt, that the product they are taking every day is consistently the same product, by the same manufacturer, using the same ingredients and methods. Provell Pharmaceuticals has obtained special licensing in order to create this service, while taking out the costs of traditional pharmaceutical distribution. Those cost savings have been passed on to the patient rather than kept by the corporation. Provell Pharmaceuticals is committed to making Unithroid Direct available to as many thyroid hormone replacement patients as possible through our same price ($30) policy for all of the 11 strengths. *Is Unithroid better than Synthroid ® or Levoxyl ®?* The FDA has looked at the evidence and declared Unithroid as ‘interchangeable’ with both Synthroid and Levoxyl. The main issue is that up to ½ of Synthroid and Levoxyl prescriptions are being filled with “generic levothyroxine” tablets, sometimes without the physician’s knowledge. This is undesirable by most physicians treating thyroid patients. By prescribing Unithroid Direct, there is absolutely no chance of that prescription being switched to a generic levothyroxine thereby allowing the doctor to treat any thyroid function changes as patient changes rather than wondering about the difference in bioavailablity of the product taken. *How do I obtain samples of Unithroid Direct?* Send your request to info@unithroiddirect.com, or call 1-800-400-0056 to leave a message. *Is Unithroid Direct an introductory program?* No, Unithroid Direct is a new method for obtaining quality thyroid hormone replacement that is a permanent agreement by the product and service providers. This enables us to continue our pricing policy for many years. *Can my patient buy Unithroid Direct from his or her local pharmacy?* No, Unithroid Direct is available only through our mail order pharmacy. That is how we can sell Unithroid Direct at such a reasonable price and guarantee that the prescriptions will never be switched to a generic levothyroxine. The main purpose of combining the first FDA approved, branded Levothyroxine with the services of Unithroid Direct is to create a way for physicians and patients to know, without a doubt, that the product they are taking every day is consistently the same product, by the same manufacturer, using the same ingredients and methods. Provell Pharmaceuticals has obtained special licensing in order to create this service, while taking out the costs of traditional pharmaceutical distribution. Those cost savings have been passed on to the patient rather than kept by the corporation. Provell Pharmaceuticals is committed to making Unithroid Direct available to as many thyroid hormone replacement patients as possible through our same price ($30) policy for all of the 11 strengths.

Important Information

Unithroid® (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) is a synthetic thyroid hormone intended to replace a hormone that is normally
produced by your thyroid gland. Thyroid replacement therapy is generally taken for life.

Unithroid should not be used to treat obesity or for weight loss.

Notify your healthcare provider if you are allergic to any foods or medicines, are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, are breast-feeding, or taking any other medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Use Unithroid only as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not discontinue or change the amount you take or how often you take it, unless directed to do so by your healthcare provider. It may take several weeks before you notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Notify your healthcare provider of any other medical conditions you may have, particularly heart disease, diabetes, clotting disorders, and adrenal or pituitary gland problems. Your dose of certain medications may need to be adjusted while you are on Unithroid..

Notify your healthcare provider that you are taking Unithroid, if you are planning to become pregnant, are currently pregnant and prior to any surgery.

Take Unithroid as a single dose, preferably on an empty stomach, one-half to one hour before breakfast. Products such as iron supplements, calcium supplements, or antacids should not be taken within 4 hours of taking Unithroid.

If you have your dose or brand of levothyroxine changed, this may affect the level of hormone in your body and you will need to have a follow-up laboratory test after 8 to 12 weeks.

After a stable response has been established, it is important to have follow-up laboratory tests done, as ordered by your healthcare provider, and at least annually.

Contact your healthcare provider if you experience any unusual symptoms.

This website and the information contained herein is intended for use by US residents only and is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace a discussion with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patients care must be made with a healthcare provider and consider the unique characteristics of each patient.