Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Leaflet THERACAP 131 37MBq-5.55GBq capsules
- Product code:
- W66155001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- thyroid disorders; radioiodine therapy
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- sodium iodide (131I) (thyroid hormone)
- ATC
- V10XA01 — Various | Other therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals | Iodine (131i) compounds
Precautions:
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Sodium iodide (131I) is a radioactive compound used in the treatment and diagnosis of thyroid conditions such as hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer. It emits radiation that destroys overactive or cancerous thyroid cells.
It is administered orally, in capsule or solution form, and is quickly absorbed by the thyroid gland. Treatment with Sodium iodide (131I) is effective and minimally invasive, serving as an alternative to surgical interventions.
Side effects may include dry mouth, fatigue, or inflammation of the salivary glands. As a radioactive compound, its use requires special precautions to minimize radiation exposure.
Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with Sodium iodide (131I). It is important to follow all instructions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
It is administered orally, in capsule or solution form, and is quickly absorbed by the thyroid gland. Treatment with Sodium iodide (131I) is effective and minimally invasive, serving as an alternative to surgical interventions.
Side effects may include dry mouth, fatigue, or inflammation of the salivary glands. As a radioactive compound, its use requires special precautions to minimize radiation exposure.
Consult your doctor to discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with Sodium iodide (131I). It is important to follow all instructions to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.
General data about THERACAP 131 37MBq-5.55GBq
- Substance:
- sodium iodide (131I)
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-03-2022
- Product code:
- W66155001
- Concentration:
- 37MBq-5.55GBq
- Pharmaceutical form:
- capsules
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for sodium iodide (131I)
Concentrations available for sodium iodide (131I)
- 0.333 MBq - 3.7 MBq
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- 3.7MBq.1.85MBq.0.925MBq
- 37-5500MBq
- 37-7400MBq
- 37MBq-5.55GBq
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