Liothyronine Sodium BP 20micrograms Tablets

Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.

This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are same as yours.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

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

• if you are allergic to liothyronine sodium or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6)
• if you have angina (chest pain when exercising) or conditions affecting your heart or circulation
• if you are suffering from thyrotoxicosis (condition due to over activity of the thyroid gland)

Speak to your doctor before you take this medicine if any of the above applies to you.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Liothyronine sodium tablets if:

• You are suffering from diabetes. Liothyronine Sodium Tablets may raise blood sugar levels
• You are suffering from a condition called myxoedema (which can happen when you have a problem with your thyroid gland) which makes your skin look swollen and dry
• You are elderly
• You have suffered from low levels of thyroid hormone in your body for a long time, as this may affect how your adrenal glands work. You may be given additional medication (corticosteroids) if this is the case
• You are suffering from any heart problems
• You are having increased blood pressure
• You suffer from increased heart rate sleeplessness, loose watery stools (suggesting increased metabolism) on initiation of treatment, dose reduction would be required
• You are initiating treatment, as an ECG test done at the time would be valuable
• If you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Speak to your doctor before you take this medicine if any of the above applies to you.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.

Liothyronine Sodium Tablets may affect or be affected by the following medicines:

• Anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) used to thin the blood and prevent blood clots
• Anticonvulsants (e.g. carbamazepine or phenytoin) used to prevent fits
• Insulin and other treatments for diabetes
• Medicines called cardiac glycosides (e.g. digoxin) used to treat heart conditions such as heart failure
• Tricyclic antidepressants (e.g. amitriptyline/imipramine) used to treat depression
• Colestyramine/colestipol which reduces the level of cholesterol (fats) in the blood
• Oral contraceptives (‘the pill’)
• Amiodarone, used to treat irregular heart beats
• Barbiturates, used to induce sleep and decrease anxiety
• Primidone, used for seizures or fits.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

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.

Liothyronine Tablets should not interfere with your ability to drive or use machinery.

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 medicinal product.

This medicine contains less than 1mmol sodium (23mg) per dose, that is to say essentially ‘sodium-free’.

The dose will depend upon your condition, ranging from 10 micrograms to 60 micrograms daily in divided doses.

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.

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.

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.

Do not stop taking Liothyronine Sodium Tablets unless your doctor tells you to.

Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data

Temporary loss of hair 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.

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via Yellow Card Scheme Website: 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.

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.

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.

White uncoated tablets engraved on one side “GS 058” and with a breakline on the other. Liothyronine Sodium Tablets are supplied in container packs of 28 tablets

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.