Liothyronine
(Liothyronine sodium)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
For patients who have difficulty in swallowing whole tablets such as the elderly and young children, a whole tablet may be crushed and allowed to dissolve, with swirling, in a minimum 20 ml of water for 5 minutes. The entire volume of liquid should be consumed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Liothyronine sodium
Usual formulation brand names
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Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
No
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
No
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
20microgram powder for injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Consider using the injection if appropriate. No information available.
Notes
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