Cytomel®
Cytomel contains the active substance liothyronine, which is identical to the thyroid hormone T3. It is used, in combination with levothyroxine (T4), to treat an underactive thyroid gland. Cytomel is also used in the treatment of non-toxic goitre (an enlargement of the thyroid gland without an abnormal thyroid function) and for a T3-suppression test to differentiate hypothyroidism from euthyroidism.
Cytomel is available in tablets with 5, 12.5 and 25 microgram liothyronine.
Product
Cytomel®
Active ingredient
Liothyronine (as liothyronine sodium)
Nat. code
Cytomel 5 microgram, tab, 30 pcs N.A.
Cytomel 12,5 microgram, tab, 30 pcs N.A.
Cytomel 25 microgram, tab, 30 pcs N.A.
Authorisation
NL-RVG121883; 121884; 108769
Storage condition
Store at 2 – 8 °C
Packaging
Blister strip
Dosage form
Tablet with score line. The tablet can be divided into equal doses.