Leaflet JODID 200mcg tablets
Product code: W03844003 Quantity: 100
Indicated for: mineral deficiency; mineral supplementation
Route of administration: oral
Substance: potassium iodide (mineral)
ATC: H03CA01 (Systemic hormonal preparations, excluding sex hormones and insulins | Iodine therapy)
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Potassium iodide is used for the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency, as well as an adjunct in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and radiation exposure. It helps protect the thyroid gland by blocking the uptake of radioactive iodine.
The medication is taken orally, usually in the form of a solution or tablets, as directed by a doctor. It is important to follow the recommended dose to avoid side effects.
Side effects may include nausea, gastric irritation, skin rashes, or a metallic taste. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions or iodine-induced hyperthyroidism may occur.
Potassium iodide is not recommended for patients with hypersensitivity to iodine, active hyperthyroidism, or dermatitis herpetiformis.
General data about JODID 200mcg
- Substance: potassium iodide
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-07-2015
- Product code: W03844003
- Concentration: 200mcg
- Pharmaceutical form: tablets
- Quantity: 100
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Concentrations available for potassium iodide
- 100mcg
- 200mcg
- 65mg