Medication Information Leaflet
There are certain restrictions in the supply of Liothyronine, as it is not available in community/retail pharmacies and is only available in selected healthcare institutions via prescription from in-house doctors. Please check with your healthcare provider if they are able to supply it.
Liothyronine is a synthetic thyroid hormone that is similar to the thyroid hormone found naturally in the body.
It can be used to reduce symptoms such as weight gain, feeling tired, or low mood in people with hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland is underactive and produces too little thyroid hormone.
Liothyronine may be used for other conditions. Check with your healthcare professional if you are unsure why you are given this medication.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
The mentioned side effects generally affect up to 10% of patients.
Most of the side effects listed here will improve with time. Speak with your doctor if any of them continues, worsens or affects your daily life.
The symptoms of a drug allergy include one or more of the following:
Rarely this medication may cause:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Avoid food, drinks, medications, or supplements that are high in calcium, iron or magnesium two to four hours before and after taking Liothyronine.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimers
Please take note that the above is not a complete list of all possible side effects. If you have any concerns about your medication or if you have other side effects that you think are caused by this medication, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on Mar 2023
This article was last reviewed on Tuesday, February 27, 2024