Cytomel
Liothyronine is supplied as Cytomel, a tablet used for hypothyroidism as thyroid hormone replacement. It comes in one strength and pack sizes. You see the price per tablet for each option.
- Category
- Thyroid Health
- Active ingredient
- Liothyronine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 20mcg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Cytomel on your behalf.
- Condition
- Hypothyroidism
- Alternative names
- Tertroxin
- Therapeutic class
- Thyroid Hormone
- Pharmacological class
- Thyroid Hormone Analog
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; tremor
- Moderate side effects
- insomnia; tachycardia; sweating
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Mercury Pharma
- Onset time
- 24–72 hours
- Duration
- 24–48 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from light.
- Drug interactions
- blood glucose lowering drugs; warfarin; cardiac glycosides
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children unless indicated by a specialist.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to liothyronine; untreated thyrotoxicosis; adrenal insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
use with caution in elderly patients; monitor cardiac function; avoid in patients with cardiovascular disease
Serious side effects
arrhythmia, requires immediate medical attention; angina pectoris, requires immediate medical attention; myocardial infarction, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Cytomel is liothyronine 20mcg tablets for hypothyroidism, supplying the T3 thyroid hormone rather than the more usual T4 replacement.
Mechanism of action
This medicine acts directly on cellular metabolic processes, mimicking the hormone produced by the thyroid gland to support healthy metabolism, growth, and development throughout the body tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution as requirements may change. Breastfeeding: Excreted in breast milk; monitor infants closely.
Cytomel tablets contain liothyronine, a synthetic thyroid hormone, in a 20mcg strength. It is used to treat hypothyroidism, where the thyroid gland does not make enough hormone. The same medicine is also known as Tertroxin, and the originator company is Mercury Pharma.
Liothyronine belongs to a class of medicines called thyroid agents and works by supplying the thyroid hormones the body normally produces. Its effect begins within 24 to 72 hours and lasts around 24 to 48 hours. Thyroid hormone must not be used to treat obesity in people with normal thyroid function: it does not help weight loss and can cause serious or life-threatening toxicity, particularly when taken with amphetamines (MedlinePlus).
Getting Cytomel delivered to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail up to 3 weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Cytomel is supplied as 20mcg tablets, so pack size is the choice to make, and related medicines sit under thyroid health.
FAQ
What is Cytomel for?
Cytomel contains liothyronine and is taken for hypothyroidism. Liothyronine acts directly on cellular metabolic processes, mimicking the hormone produced by the thyroid gland to support healthy metabolism, growth, and development throughout the body tissues.
How is Cytomel priced?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Cytomel comes in a 20mcg strength, in packs of 100 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Cytomel sold under?
You may also see liothyronine sold as Tertroxin.
Does Cytomel have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with liothyronine are headache, nausea and tremor. Some people also get insomnia, tachycardia and sweating. Rarer but serious: arrhythmia, angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. These need urgent medical help.
What's actually in the pack when I order Cytomel?
You get a generic or branded generic with liothyronine, in the strength you pick. We list it as Cytomel; the exact brand and maker depend on stock. It is a thyroid hormone, used for hypothyroidism.
How long before Cytomel takes effect?
Liothyronine usually kicks in within 24 to 72 hours, and the effect tends to last around 24 to 48 hours. Timing varies from one person to the next.
What shouldn't I combine with Cytomel?
Liothyronine can interact with blood glucose lowering drugs, warfarin and cardiac glycosides. Before you start Cytomel, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
Can I order Cytomel online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Cytomel. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Cytomel for delivery to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it 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 →What you will receive
Cytomel is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Liothyronine) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.