What is Oroxine called in Canada?
Oroxine contains levothyroxine. In Canada the same medicine is sold as Synthroid or Eltroxin, where the ingredient is called thyroxine.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
| Brand | Country | Active ingredient | Common strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oroxine Pending verification | Australia | levothyroxine H03AA01 | 25 mcg tablet, 50 mcg tablet, 100 mcg tablet |
| Synthroid Pending verification | Canada | levothyroxine H03AA01 | 25 mcg tablet, 50 mcg tablet, 100 mcg tablet |
| Eltroxin Pending verification | Canada | levothyroxine H03AA01 | 25 mcg tablet, 50 mcg tablet, 100 mcg tablet |
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions
What is Oroxine called in Canada?
Oroxine contains levothyroxine. In Canada the same medicine is sold as Synthroid or Eltroxin, where the ingredient is called thyroxine.
Is Synthroid exactly the same as Oroxine?
Both contain levothyroxine (ATC H03AA01). Strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ, so compare the packs and ask a pharmacist.
What strengths of levothyroxine are common in Canada?
Common forms include 25 mcg tablet, 50 mcg tablet, 100 mcg tablet. Check the label, because local packs may differ from the one you have.
