Armour Thyroid

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Mar 29, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Desiccated thyroid

Common Brands:

Armour Thyroid, NP Thyroid, Nature-Throid, WP-Thyroid

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Thyroid hormone preparations

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

Thyroid hormone replacement in people with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland)

Thyroid suppression therapy in people with multinodular goiter, thyroid nodules, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and thyroid cancer

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Armour Thyroid Drug Class

Armour Thyroid (aa-muh-thai-royd) contains two thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), that are naturally derived from pig (porcine) thyroid glands.

Armour Thyroid Age Range

Armour Thyroid is approved for use in adults and children.