Medication Guide — Cytomel

Patient-friendly FDA guidance and safety information.

Last updated · May 13, 2026Source: DailyMed ↗

Boxed Warning

Thyroid hormones, including CYTOMEL, either alone or with other therapeutic agents, should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss.
In euthyroid patients, doses within the range of daily hormonal requirements are ineffective for weight reduction.
Larger doses may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity, particularly when given in association with sympathomimetic amines such as those used for their anorectic effects .

WARNING: NOT FOR TREATMENT OF OBESITY OR FOR WEIGHT LOSS

See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning.

Thyroid hormones, including CYTOMEL, should not be used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss.
Doses beyond the range of daily hormonal requirements may produce serious or even life-threatening manifestations of toxicity (6, 7.7, 10).

Poison Help

If you suspect an overdose or accidental ingestion, call Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7, U.S.). For life-threatening symptoms, call 911.

Dosing and Administration

•Instruct patients that CYTOMEL should only be taken as directed by their healthcare provider.
•Instruct patients to notify their healthcare provider should they become pregnant or breastfeeding or are thinking of becoming pregnant, while taking CYTOMEL.

Sources

RxCUI: 903456

NDC: 60793-115

Last fetched: May 13, 2026

Source: DailyMed ↗

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