Levothyroxine (thyroxine) around the world
Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone sold as Synthroid in the United States. Below is its brand name in each of 9 countries.
Levothyroxine replaces thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism. Switching brands can change levels slightly, so tests are often repeated after a switch.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
Country passport
- US United States
- GB United KingdomGeneric: levothyroxine
- PK PakistanGeneric: levothyroxine
- IN India
- CA Canada
- AU Australia
- AE United Arab EmiratesGeneric: levothyroxine
- DE Germany
- FR France
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions about levothyroxine abroad
What is Levothyroxine called in the United States?
In the United States, levothyroxine is sold as Synthroid, Levoxyl, and the ingredient is called thyroxine.
What is Levothyroxine called in the UK?
No brand is listed for the United Kingdom yet. Ask a pharmacist for it by its generic name, levothyroxine.
What is the Levothyroxine brand in Pakistan?
No brand is listed for Pakistan yet. Ask a pharmacist for it by its generic name, levothyroxine.
What is Levothyroxine called in India?
In India, levothyroxine is sold as Thyronorm, Eltroxin.
Is Levothyroxine the same in every country?
The active ingredient levothyroxine (ATC H03AA01) is the same, but strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ between brands and countries. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
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Brand names are checked against each country's medicines regulator. Brands marked "Pending verification" have not been checked yet.
