Levothroid
Levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism and to suppress thyroid-stimulating hormone. They replace the missing thyroid hormone.
- Categories
- Oncology Support · Thyroid Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Levothyroxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mcg · 50mcg · 75mcg · 100mcg · 112mcg · 125mcg · 200mcg
This listing uses Levothroid as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Levothroid vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Levothroid details
- Alternative names
- levothyroxine
- Therapeutic class
- Synthetic Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Thyroxin (T4) Analog
- Contraindications
- acute myocardial infarction; uncorrected adrenal insufficiency; thyrotoxicosis
- Minor side effects
- headache; sweating; heat intolerance
- Moderate side effects
- tachycardia; weight loss; nervousness
- Serious side effects
- severe cardiac arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Forest Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- Calcium Carbonate; Iron Supplements; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for all paediatric and adult populations.
Patient summary
Levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism and to suppress thyroid-stimulating hormone. They replace the missing thyroid hormone.
Mechanism of action
Binds to thyroid receptors inside cell nuclei, regulating protein transcription to restore normal thyroid levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Levothroid is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Levothyroxine, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.