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Tertroxin TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: liothyronine

Pack: Tertroxin 20 microgram tablet, 100, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TERTROXIN Liothyronine sodium 20microgram tablet bottle

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

INDICATIONS AS AT 01 JAN 1991 : Tertroxin is indicated in the treatment of : coma due to myxoedema; management of severe thyroid deficiency; hypothyroid states arising in treatment of thyrotoxicosis. Tertroxin may be preferred for treating severe and acute hypothyroid states because of its rapid and more potent effect but thyroxine sodium is normally the drug of choice for routine replacement therapy. Tertroxin can also be used therapeutically in the treatment of thyrotoxicosis as an adjunct to carbimazole in order to prevent sub-clinical hypothyroidism developing during treatment.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, uncoated
  • Oral
  • White, biconvex tablets with break-line on one face and plain on the other face

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100 Tablets pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient liothyronine

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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