Levothroid
25 · 50mcg
Levothroid is a levothyroxine tablet for hypothyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression. You can compare the price per tablet across options.
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Thyroid Health
Thyroid medicines are tablets used for conditions linked to thyroid hormone levels. The four medicines contain three active ingredients and cover hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression. Levothyroxine appears in two products, while liothyronine and thiamazole each appear in one. The products differ in strength range and in their uses.
Medicines in the Thyroid Health category
Thyroid medicines
- Levothroid: levothyroxine 25 and 50mcg tablets, used for hypothyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression.
- Cytomel: liothyronine 20mcg tablets, used for hypothyroidism.
- Tapazole: thiamazole 5 and 10mg tablets, used for hyperthyroidism.
- Synthroid: levothyroxine 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 200mcg tablets, used for hypothyroidism and thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression.
Strength ranges
Levothroid provides two levothyroxine strengths. Synthroid provides six levothyroxine strengths, from 25 to 200mcg. Cytomel is a single-strength liothyronine tablet at 20mcg. Tapazole comes in two thiamazole strengths, 5 and 10mg. The strengths are stated in micrograms for levothyroxine and liothyronine, and in milligrams for thiamazole.
Background
Hypothyroidism is also called underactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism is a separate condition. NICE guidance covers the assessment and management of thyroid disease, and the NHS page covers underactive thyroid.
Delivery
Pharmacy partners in India ship orders to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
Further reading
FAQ
What do thyroid medicines treat?
People take the thyroid medicines listed here for hypothyroidism, thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression and hyperthyroidism. You'll find the conditions for each medicine on its own page.
Which forms of thyroid medicines can I get?
All of them come as tablets. Each product page shows its forms and strengths.
Which thyroid medicines can I get on MayChemist?
There are 4 thyroid medicines on MayChemist, made from 3 different active ingredients: levothyroxine, liothyronine and thiamazole. Two to start with: Levothroid and Cytomel.
How much are thyroid medicines on MayChemist?
That depends on the medicine, the strength and the pack size. Every product page shows the price per tablet for each option, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs usually work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and discounts →How do I choose between the thyroid medicines here?
Begin with the active ingredient; this range has 3 of them. Products with the same ingredient are the same medicine, so then compare strength, form and price per tablet. The details table on each product page covers uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or live with a long-term condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.
Are the thyroid medicines here generics?
Yes. We only supply generics and branded generics. Names like Levothroid and Tapazole tell you which medicine it is; what arrives is a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What you will receive →How do I order thyroid medicines for delivery in Malaysia?
Pick a product, strength and pack on MayChemist and check out. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →Last updated