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Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet

Written By Dr. Surabhi Srivastava, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:12 AM (IST)
Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet is a medicine used to treat an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). It replaces the hormone which is not being produced by your thyroid gland in sufficient quantity and helps regulate your body’s energy and metabolism.
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General Information

Contains

Liothyronine (5mcg)

Marketer

Abbott
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Product introduction

Before you start taking Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need. Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time. It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. You should take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.

The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need. Possible side effects include arrhythmias, dyspnea, headache, and nervousness among others. Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose. Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits.

Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted. Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works. Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.

Uses of Linorma T Tablet

Benefits of Linorma T Tablet

Treatment of Hypothyroidism
Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet is a synthetic version of thyroid hormone that is naturally produced in your body. When your body does not produce enough thyroxine, you get hypothyroidism. Some symptoms of hypothyroidism include tiredness, weight gain, and muscle aches. This medicine raises your hormone level to the right amount and helps you get rid of these symptoms. For most people, this is a lifelong medication and should not be discontinued without talking to your doctor.

It may take a while for this medicine to work properly. Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to determine the effectiveness of this medicine and to make sure that you are on the right dose.

Side effects of Linorma T Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Linorma T
  • Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
  • Headache
  • Nervousness
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Muscle weakness
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Diarrhea
  • Heat intolerance
  • Irregular menstrual cycle
  • Skin rash

How to use Linorma T Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Linorma T Tablet works

Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone triiodothyronine. It works by supplying the thyroid hormones normally produced by the body and treats an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).

Quick tips

  • Carefully monitor your sugar level regularly if you are diabetic since Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may worsen your sugar level and increase antidiabetic agents or insulin requirements.
  • Get your hormone levels checked regularly and inform your doctor if you notice a significant change in your body weight. The dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Seek immediate medical help if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, or skin rash.
  • You may experience hair loss after starting the treatment with Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet. Although this is temporary, consult your doctor if it bothers you.
  • Carefully monitor your sugar level regularly if you are diabetic since Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may worsen your sugar level and increase antidiabetic agents or insulin requirements.
  • Get your hormone levels checked regularly and inform your doctor if you notice a significant change in your body weight. The dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Seek immediate medical help if you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, or skin rash.
  • You may experience hair loss after starting the treatment with Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet. Although this is temporary, consult your doctor if it bothers you.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CAUTION
Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Frequently asked questions

It is best to take Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after food. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take it at the same time each day and do not take it more often than directed.
Yes, Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet may worsen blood sugar levels and thus increase the need of antidiabetic medications in patients with diabetes. Carefully monitor your blood sugar level while taking this drug.
No, Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet should not be used to treat obesity or for weight loss. It is ineffective for weight reduction and when taken in larger amounts, may cause more serious side effects.
Yes, you can take your thyroid medication at night, as long as you are taking it on an empty stomach.
Yes, while taking this medicine, your hair may become brittle, break, or fall from the roots. These conditions tend to resolve once the treatment is stopped. Be gentle when brushing and washing hair to manage hair loss.
Pregnancy may increase Linorma T3 5mcg Tablet requirements. Serum thyroid stimulating hormone levels should be monitored and the dosage should be adjusted during pregnancy.
Food items with soluble fiber can help relieve diarrhea as they help absorb excess fluid from the body. These food items include bananas (ripe), oranges, boiled potatoes, white rice, curd, and oatmeal. Diarrhea can also cause dehydration in the body, so drink 8-10 glasses of water to avoid it. You can also have soups and juices frequently to hydrate yourself.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylalanine and derivatives

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Thyroid hormones

Related lab tests

Anti Thyroglobulin Antibody

Thyroid Function Test

Thyroid Profile Free

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

  1. DrugBank. Liothyronine. [Accessed 15 Dec. 2022] (online) Available from:
  2. Liothyronine [Prescribing Information]. Bensalem, PA: Sigmapharm Laboratories, LLC; 2019. [Accessed 55 Jan. 2023] (online) Available from:
  3. Liothyronine sodium [Prescribing Information]. New York, NY: Pfizer, Inc.; 2018. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
  4. Sigma Pharm: Liothyronine Sodium [product Information]. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

I have affect by hypothyroidism if there any problem to get pregnant

Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar
Dr. Satyam S. Bhavsar
Physician
yes, hypothyroidism may effect fertility.

Please check attached report for thyroid and other problems. Her weight is around 88 kg and height is 5 feet 1 inch.

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
You have subclinical hypothyroidism. Consult an endocrinologist
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