Levothroid
Formulated to alleviate hormone deficiencies to support baseline metabolic activity and target systemic lethargy.
- Categories
- Oncology Support · Thyroid Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Levothyroxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mcg · 50mcg · 75mcg · 100mcg · 112mcg · 125mcg · 200mcg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Levothroid, depending on stock.
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
formulated to alleviate hormone deficiencies to support baseline metabolic activity and target systemic lethargy.
Mechanism of action
Binds to thyroid receptors inside cell nuclei, regulating protein transcription to restore normal thyroid levels.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category A: Deemed highly safe and critical in pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Levothroid is the originator brand name, made by Forest Laboratories. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Forest Laboratories.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Levothyroxine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.