Cytomel
Formulated to alleviate symptoms of hormone deficiency, utilizing synthetic thyroid hormone to manage metabolic levels and restore physiological balance.
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Liothyronine
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mcg
Cytomel details
- Condition
- Hypothyroidism
- Alternative names
- Tertroxin
- Therapeutic class
- Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Thyroid Hormone Analog
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; tremor
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; tachycardia; sweating
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Mercury Pharma
- Onset Time
- 24–72 hours
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Drug interactions
- blood glucose lowering drugs; warfarin; cardiac glycosides
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless indicated by a specialist.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to liothyronine; untreated thyrotoxicosis; adrenal insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in elderly patients; monitor cardiac function; avoid in patients with cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; angina pectoris, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate symptoms of hormone deficiency, utilizing synthetic thyroid hormone to manage metabolic levels and restore physiological balance.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts directly on cellular metabolic processes, mimicking the hormone produced by the thyroid gland to support healthy metabolism, growth, and development throughout the body tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution as requirements may change. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; monitor infants closely.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Cytomel
Cytomel is an established brand containing liothyronine, a synthetic thyroid hormone used for the management of hypothyroidism. The same active ingredient is also sold as Tertroxin, supplied as a tablet in the strength of 20mcg. This product is produced by Mercury Pharma to provide consistent hormone replacement therapy.
Buying Cytomel online
Cytomel is registered across 13 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Generic liothyronine, much of it made in India, is often more affordable than the original brand, providing an accessible solution for expats and people remote from a well stocked pharmacy. This medication is one of the most ordered items for delivery across our markets.