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Liothyronine

Liothyronine is synthetic T3 thyroid hormone used in selected specialist thyroid treatment. Listed uses include Hypothyroidism.

Cytomel

Hypothyroidism

20mcg

Cytomel is liothyronine 20mcg tablets for hypothyroidism, supplying the T3 thyroid hormone rather than the more usual T4 replacement.

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Key points

  • It acts faster than levothyroxine and is not routinely interchangeable with it.
  • It should not be used for weight loss.
  • Chest pain, fainting or a fast irregular heartbeat needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Thyroid tests, heart disease, adrenal function, pregnancy and interacting medicines require specialist review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for chest pain, fainting, severe breathlessness, confusion or a very fast or irregular heartbeat.

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