amerithroid FAQs
amerithroid
FAQs
Amerithroid is a type of prescription medication called a Desiccated (dried) Thyroid Extract (DTE) that is derived (made) from porcine (pig) thyroid glands. Amerithroid is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism of any cause in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly). It is meant to replace the thyroid hormones made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life.
Only a physician can determine if amerithroid is the right thyroid medicine for you.
Amerithroid is a type of prescription medication called a Desiccated (dried) Thyroid Extract (DTE) that is derived (made) from porcine (pig) thyroid glands. Amerithroid is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism of any cause in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly). It is meant to replace the thyroid hormones made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life.
Only a physician can determine if amerithroid is the right thyroid medicine for you.
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. As part of the body’s endocrine system, the thyroid produces key hormones—triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)—that are found in almost every cell in the body. T3 and T4 help to maintain regular heart rates, metabolism, and digestion.
You may have hypothyroidism if your thyroid is underactive and does not produce enough T3 and T4. Patients with hypothyroidism can experience symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, or depression.
Thyroid medicines work to replace the hormones your thyroid isn’t producing.
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck. As part of the body’s endocrine system, the thyroid produces key hormones—triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)—that are found in almost every cell in the body. T3 and T4 help to maintain regular heart rates, metabolism, and digestion.
You may have hypothyroidism if your thyroid is underactive and does not produce enough T3 and T4. Patients with hypothyroidism can experience symptoms like fatigue, weight gain, constipation, cold intolerance, or depression.
Thyroid medicines work to replace the hormones your thyroid isn’t producing.
Amerithroid is a prescription-only medication. Like all DTE products, it is not FDA-approved at this time.
Amerithroid is a prescription-only medication. Like all DTE products, it is not FDA-approved at this time.
Yes. Amerithroid is sourced and made in the United States in a facility that is regularly inspected by the FDA. It is manufactured under the strictest quality control standards to ensure consistent potency.
Amerithroid is a high-quality option for patients who are discussing natural therapies for hypothyroidism with their doctors.
Yes. Amerithroid is sourced and made in the United States in a facility that is regularly inspected by the FDA. It is manufactured under the strictest quality control standards to ensure consistent potency.
Amerithroid is a high-quality option for patients who are discussing natural therapies for hypothyroidism with their doctors.
If you’re already taking a synthetic thyroid medication for hypothyroidism but still experiencing symptoms, you should consider asking your doctor about amerithroid.
DTEs are not for everyone with hypothyroidism and it’s important to remember that only your doctor can determine if amerithroid is the right choice for you.
If you’re already taking a synthetic thyroid medication for hypothyroidism but still experiencing symptoms, you should consider asking your doctor about amerithroid.
DTEs are not for everyone with hypothyroidism and it’s important to remember that only your doctor can determine if amerithroid is the right choice for you.
Amerithroid is widely available. If your doctor determines that a DTE medication like amerithroid is the right course of treatment for your hypothyroidism, they will write you a prescription you can fill at any pharmacy.
Please click here for a list of NDC numbers for amerithroid that you can share with your pharmacist.
Amerithroid is widely available. If your doctor determines that a DTE medication like amerithroid is the right course of treatment for your hypothyroidism, they will write you a prescription you can fill at any pharmacy.
Please click here for a list of NDC numbers for amerithroid that you can share with your pharmacist.
Amerithroid is an oral medication in tablet form that is taken once daily on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating or drinking anything besides water. Take Amerithroid exactly as your doctor tells you.
Before taking amerithroid, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines or supplements you are taking. You should also ask if there are any foods that should not be consumed while on treatment with amerithroid. You may need to adjust your diet or change the timing of your medication routine if any drug or food interactions exist.
If you have any questions about how to take amerithroid, speak to your doctor or ask your pharmacist for help.
Keep in mind: whether you’re taking a synthetic thyroid replacement therapy or a DTE like amerithroid, your doctor will monitor your thyroid hormone levels closely and adjust your dose if necessary to keep your levels in the appropriate range.
Amerithroid is an oral medication in tablet form that is taken once daily on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before eating or drinking anything besides water. Take Amerithroid exactly as your doctor tells you.
Before taking amerithroid, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicines or supplements you are taking. You should also ask if there are any foods that should not be consumed while on treatment with amerithroid. You may need to adjust your diet or change the timing of your medication routine if any drug or food interactions exist.
If you have any questions about how to take amerithroid, speak to your doctor or ask your pharmacist for help.
Keep in mind: whether you’re taking a synthetic thyroid replacement therapy or a DTE like amerithroid, your doctor will monitor your thyroid hormone levels closely and adjust your dose if necessary to keep your levels in the appropriate range.
Yes. Amerithroid is made in the U.S.A. with a U.S.-sourced active pharmaceutical ingredient and produced in FDA-inspected Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facilities.
Yes. Amerithroid is made in the U.S.A. with a U.S.-sourced active pharmaceutical ingredient and produced in FDA-inspected Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) facilities.
Amerithroid was designed to eliminate the quality concerns that have surrounded DTEs in the past.
Sourced and made in the United States in a facility that is regularly inspected by the FDA, amerithroid is manufactured under the strictest quality control standards to ensure consistent potency.
Amerithroid is also backed by the legacy of Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals (JSP)—the family-owned company that earned the first FDA-approval for levothyroxine sodium tablets.
If a DTE is the right for you, your doctor can feel confident about treating your hypothyroidism with amerithroid.
Amerithroid was designed to eliminate the quality concerns that have surrounded DTEs in the past.
Sourced and made in the United States in a facility that is regularly inspected by the FDA, amerithroid is manufactured under the strictest quality control standards to ensure consistent potency.
Amerithroid is also backed by the legacy of Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals (JSP)—the family-owned company that earned the first FDA-approval for levothyroxine sodium tablets.
If a DTE is the right for you, your doctor can feel confident about treating your hypothyroidism with amerithroid.
Contact Oliva Therapeutics directly.
Contact Oliva Therapeutics directly.
Many commercial health insurance plans cover amerithroid. In addition, there are multiple copay programs designed by Oliva Therapeutics to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients. Finally, Oliva2you is a cash pay direct-to-patient program for those who want the convenience of the product being shipped directly to their door.
Subject to the terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria provided on this site.
Many commercial health insurance plans cover amerithroid. In addition, there are multiple copay programs designed by Oliva Therapeutics to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients. Finally, Oliva2you is a cash pay direct-to-patient program for those who want the convenience of the product being shipped directly to their door.
Subject to the terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria provided on this site.
Oliva is a thyroid-focused company with a robust endocrine portfolio and pipeline. In addition to amerithroid, Oliva currently distributes an oral solution of levothyroxine.
Oliva is a thyroid-focused company with a robust endocrine portfolio and pipeline. In addition to amerithroid, Oliva currently distributes an oral solution of levothyroxine.
Note that DTE products, including Amerithroid®, have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
Important SAFETY Information
WARNING: NOT FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, especially when taken with certain other medicines used to reduce appetite.
Do not use Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) if you have uncorrected lack of adrenal hormones, excess of thyroid hormones, or apparent allergies to any of the active or inactive ingredients of Amerithroid.
Use Amerithroid only as ordered by your doctor. Taking too much or too little Amerithroid may lead to negative effects on growth and development, heart function, bone health, reproductive function, mental health, and digestive function, as well as changes in blood sugar and cholesterol metabolism, in adult or pediatric patients.
Taking too much Amerithroid may affect your heart, especially if you are elderly or have heart disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of increased heart rate, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat.
Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have, especially diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and adrenal gland problems. The dose of other drugs you may be taking to control these conditions may have to be changed while you are taking Amerithroid. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels and/or the glucose in your urine, as ordered by your doctor, and immediately tell your doctor if there are any changes.
If you are taking blood thinners, your blood clotting status should be checked often.
In infants, excessive doses of Amerithroid may produce a condition called craniosynostosis (premature closure of the head bones).
Partial hair loss may be experienced by children during the first few months of taking Amerithroid.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter products.
Once your doctor has found your specific Amerithroid dose, it is important to have periodic lab tests and clinical evaluations to assess your treatment response.
This is the most important safety information you should know about Amerithroid. For more information, talk with your doctor.
Indications
Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) for oral use is a prescription of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) obtained from pig thyroid.
Amerithroid is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism of any cause in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly). It is meant to replace the thyroid hormones made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life.
Amerithroid is also used to suppress a hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the treatment or prevention of various types of thyroid growths, including thyroid nodules, subacute or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's), and multinodular goiter, as well as in the management of thyroid cancer.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning.
All patient and physician images are representative only.
Amerithroid is a registered trademark of Oliva Therapeutics and is manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
© 2026 Oliva Therapeutics. All rights reserved. US-AME-26010-10/26
This website is intended for U.S. audiences only.
Amerithroid is a registered trademark of Oliva Therapeutics and is manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
© 2026 Oliva Therapeutics. All rights reserved. US-AME-26010-10/26
This website is intended for U.S. audiences only.
Amerithroid is a registered trademark of Oliva Therapeutics and is manufactured by Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
© 2026 Oliva Therapeutics. All rights reserved. US-AME-26010-10/26
This website is intended for U.S. audiences only.
Note that DTE products, including Amerithroid®, have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
Important SAFETY Information
WARNING: NOT FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, especially when taken with certain other medicines used to reduce appetite.
Do not use Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) if you have uncorrected lack of adrenal hormones, excess of thyroid hormones, or apparent allergies to any of the active or inactive ingredients of Amerithroid.
Use Amerithroid only as ordered by your doctor. Taking too much or too little Amerithroid may lead to negative effects on growth and development, heart function, bone health, reproductive function, mental health, and digestive function, as well as changes in blood sugar and cholesterol metabolism, in adult or pediatric patients.
Taking too much Amerithroid may affect your heart, especially if you are elderly or have heart disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of increased heart rate, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat.
Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have, especially diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and adrenal gland problems. The dose of other drugs you may be taking to control these conditions may have to be changed while you are taking Amerithroid. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels and/or the glucose in your urine, as ordered by your doctor, and immediately tell your doctor if there are any changes.
If you are taking blood thinners, your blood clotting status should be checked often.
In infants, excessive doses of Amerithroid may produce a condition called craniosynostosis (premature closure of the head bones).
Partial hair loss may be experienced by children during the first few months of taking Amerithroid.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter products.
Once your doctor has found your specific Amerithroid dose, it is important to have periodic lab tests and clinical evaluations to assess your treatment response.
This is the most important safety information you should know about Amerithroid. For more information, talk with your doctor.
Indications
Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) for oral use is a prescription of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) obtained from pig thyroid.
Amerithroid is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism of any cause in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly). It is meant to replace the thyroid hormones made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life.
Amerithroid is also used to suppress a hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the treatment or prevention of various types of thyroid growths, including thyroid nodules, subacute or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's), and multinodular goiter, as well as in the management of thyroid cancer.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning.
All patient and physician images are representative only.
Note that DTE products, including Amerithroid®, have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
Important SAFETY Information
WARNING: NOT FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, especially when taken with certain other medicines used to reduce appetite.
Do not use Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) if you have uncorrected lack of adrenal hormones, excess of thyroid hormones, or apparent allergies to any of the active or inactive ingredients of Amerithroid.
Use Amerithroid only as ordered by your doctor. Taking too much or too little Amerithroid may lead to negative effects on growth and development, heart function, bone health, reproductive function, mental health, and digestive function, as well as changes in blood sugar and cholesterol metabolism, in adult or pediatric patients.
Taking too much Amerithroid may affect your heart, especially if you are elderly or have heart disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of increased heart rate, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat.
Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have, especially diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and adrenal gland problems. The dose of other drugs you may be taking to control these conditions may have to be changed while you are taking Amerithroid. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels and/or the glucose in your urine, as ordered by your doctor, and immediately tell your doctor if there are any changes.
If you are taking blood thinners, your blood clotting status should be checked often.
In infants, excessive doses of Amerithroid may produce a condition called craniosynostosis (premature closure of the head bones).
Partial hair loss may be experienced by children during the first few months of taking Amerithroid.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter products.
Once your doctor has found your specific Amerithroid dose, it is important to have periodic lab tests and clinical evaluations to assess your treatment response.
This is the most important safety information you should know about Amerithroid. For more information, talk with your doctor.
Indications
Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) for oral use is a prescription of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) obtained from pig thyroid.
Amerithroid is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism of any cause in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly). It is meant to replace the thyroid hormones made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life.
Amerithroid is also used to suppress a hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the treatment or prevention of various types of thyroid growths, including thyroid nodules, subacute or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's), and multinodular goiter, as well as in the management of thyroid cancer.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning.
All patient and physician images are representative only.
Note that DTE products, including Amerithroid®, have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy.
Important SAFETY Information
WARNING: NOT FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS
Drugs with thyroid hormone activity, alone or together with other therapeutic agents, have been used for the treatment of obesity. In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction. Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, especially when taken with certain other medicines used to reduce appetite.
Do not use Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) if you have uncorrected lack of adrenal hormones, excess of thyroid hormones, or apparent allergies to any of the active or inactive ingredients of Amerithroid.
Use Amerithroid only as ordered by your doctor. Taking too much or too little Amerithroid may lead to negative effects on growth and development, heart function, bone health, reproductive function, mental health, and digestive function, as well as changes in blood sugar and cholesterol metabolism, in adult or pediatric patients.
Taking too much Amerithroid may affect your heart, especially if you are elderly or have heart disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any signs of increased heart rate, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat.
Tell your doctor about any other medical conditions you may have, especially diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus, and adrenal gland problems. The dose of other drugs you may be taking to control these conditions may have to be changed while you are taking Amerithroid. If you have diabetes, check your blood sugar levels and/or the glucose in your urine, as ordered by your doctor, and immediately tell your doctor if there are any changes.
If you are taking blood thinners, your blood clotting status should be checked often.
In infants, excessive doses of Amerithroid may produce a condition called craniosynostosis (premature closure of the head bones).
Partial hair loss may be experienced by children during the first few months of taking Amerithroid.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other drugs, including prescription and over-the-counter products.
Once your doctor has found your specific Amerithroid dose, it is important to have periodic lab tests and clinical evaluations to assess your treatment response.
This is the most important safety information you should know about Amerithroid. For more information, talk with your doctor.
Indications
Amerithroid® (Thyroid Tablets, USP) for oral use is a prescription of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) obtained from pig thyroid.
Amerithroid is used to treat a condition called hypothyroidism of any cause in patients of any age (children, adults, the elderly). It is meant to replace the thyroid hormones made by your thyroid gland. Generally, thyroid replacement treatment is to be taken for life.
Amerithroid is also used to suppress a hormone called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in the treatment or prevention of various types of thyroid growths, including thyroid nodules, subacute or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis (Hashimoto's), and multinodular goiter, as well as in the management of thyroid cancer.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please click here for full Prescribing Information, including Boxed Warning.
All patient and physician images are representative only.