Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- Levothroid
- Levoxyl
- Synthroid
- Tirosint
- Tirosint-Sol
- Unithroid
Descriptions
Levothyroxine is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. Levothyroxine is also used to help decrease the size of enlarged thyroid glands (also called a goiter) and to treat thyroid cancer.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Solution
- Tablet
Portions of this document last updated: March 01, 2023
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