Synthroid
Levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism. They replace the thyroid hormone that your own thyroid is not producing.
- Categories
- Oncology Support · Thyroid Health · Hormone Therapy
- Active ingredient
- Levothyroxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mcg · 50mcg · 75mcg · 100mcg · 125mcg · 150mcg · 200mcg
This listing uses Synthroid as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Synthroid vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Synthroid details
- Alternative names
- levothyroxine
- Therapeutic class
- Synthetic Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Thyroxin (T4) Analog
- 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
- AbbVie
- 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.
Contraindications
acute myocardial infarction; uncorrected adrenal insufficiency; untreated thyrotoxicosis
Patient summary
Levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism. They replace the thyroid hormone that your own thyroid is not producing.
Mechanism of action
Restores thyroid levels by acts as synthetic thyroxine, regulating cellular DNA transcription for metabolic activity.
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
Synthroid 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.