IBSA Pharma announced its Tirosint-SOL (levothyroxine sodium) oral solution is now available in the US market for the treatment of hypothyroidism and pituitary thyrotropin suppression.

Tirosint-SOL is the first and only liquid levothyroxine formulation approved by the FDA and is indicated for patients of all ages. Levothyroxine is a hormone that is normally produced by the thyroid gland. It is used to treat patients who suffer from hypothyroidism or inadequate levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).

Tirosint-SOL is the latest product to be launched in the US by the IBSA Pharma, a fully-owned subsidiary of IBSA Institute Biochemique SA. Tirosint-SOL's unique liquid formulation is made without excipients such as dyes, wheat starch (gluten), lactose, alcohol, sugar and others that may contribute to tolerability and absorption issues. It is packaged in monodose ampules in 12 different dosage strengths, including a 13 mcg/mL dose. Tirosint-SOL may be administered either directly into the mouth or diluted in a glass of water.

"Tirosint-SOL represents an evolution in hypothyroidism treatment. While levothyroxine therapy has been available for decades, this is the first FDA-approved liquid levothyroxine formulation," said Dr. Murray Ducharme, Professeur Associé, Faculté de Pharmacie at the University of Montreal. "This easy-to-swallow option will provide a useful new option for many patients who may benefit from a liquid rather than an oral solid version of this proven therapy."

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