Active ingredient
- liothyronine sodium
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
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Liothyronine 20mcg tablets
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Liothyronine Sodium 20 micrograms Tablets
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
What is in this leaflet:
1. What Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets
3. How to take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Liothyronine Sodium Tablets
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are and what are they used for
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are a form of thyroxine which is quick acting and long lasting. Thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland in the neck which controls many body functions.
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are used to:
2. What you need to know before you take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets
Do not take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets if:
Speak to your doctor before you take this medicine if any of the above applies to you.
Warnings and Precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Liothyronine Sodium Tablets if:
Other medicines and Liothyronine Sodium Tablets:
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Liothyronine Sodium Tablets may affect or be affected by the following medicines:
Pregnancy and breast feeding:
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breast feeding discuss your medication with your doctor. The decision on whether it is best to take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets during pregnancy or breast feeding will be made by your doctor. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicines.
Driving and using machines
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets should not interfere with your ability to drive or use machinery.
Liothyronine Sodium Tablet contains Lactose:
This medicine contains Lactose, which is a sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, i.e. is essentially ‘sodium-free’.
3. How to take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets
Always take Liothyronine Sodium Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are taken by mouth. They should be swallowed with a glass of water.
Adults:
The dose will depend upon your condition, ranging from 10 micrograms to 60 micrograms daily in divided doses.
Children and elderly:
The dose may be started at 5 micrograms a day.
Please note that your doctor will monitor your thyroid function regularly to make sure that you are given the right dose for your condition.
The score line is not intended for breaking the tablet.
If you take more Liothyronine Sodium Tablets than you should:
This may cause agitation, confusion, headache, sweating and a rapid pulse. If you take too many tablets, contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department as soon as possible. Take any remaining tablets and this leaflet with you so the medical staff will know what you have taken.
If you forget to take your Liothyronine Sodium Tablets:
Take the next dose at the correct time and then go on as before. It is important, in order for your medicine to work, that doses are not forgotten.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you stop taking Liothyronine Sodium Tablets:
Do not stop taking Liothyronine Sodium Tablets unless your doctor tells you to.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Liothyronine Sodium Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Side effects you could experience are:
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from available data):
Additional side effects seen in children
These effects normally mean the dose of the medicine needs changing. You should consult your doctor if they occur. The effects usually go away when the dose has been changed.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Liothyronine Sodium Tablets
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use Liothyronine Sodium Tablets after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not use your tablets if you notice that the container or the tablets are damaged.
Protect from light. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Remember:
This medicine is for you. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give this medicine to someone else; it could harm them, even if their symptoms seem the same as yours.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Liothyronine Sodium Tablets contain:
The active substance is Liothyronine Sodium 20 micrograms.
The other ingredients are lactose, maize starch, powdered acacia, sodium chloride, magnesium stearate, industrial methylated spirit, and purified water.
What Liothyronine Sodium Tablets look like and contents of the pack:
Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are supplied in container packs of 28 tablets
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Manufacturer:
This leaflet was last revised in July 2019.
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