NP Thyroid 15 and Promacot Injection, Intravenous

• Generic Name: thyroid desiccated
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid, Thyroid Porcine, NP Thyroid, WP Thyroid

Desiccated (dried) thyroid is a combination of hormones that are normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Desiccated thyroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

Desiccated thyroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). It is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders.

This medicine should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.

• Generic Name: promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Phenergan, Phenadoz, Promethegan

Promethazine injection is used to relieve or prevent some types of allergy or allergic reactions. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. Histamine can cause itching, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It can sometimes close up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and make breathing difficult.

Promethazine is also used to prevent and control motion sickness, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. In addition, it may be used to help people go to sleep and control their pain or anxiety before or after surgery or other procedures.

Promethazine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is only available with your doctor's prescription.