Product details & mandatory information
Iodide 200 micrograms in detail
Iodide 200 micrograms is an iodine-containing medicine to support thyroid function. It contains 0.26 mg potassium iodide and is used for the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency and goitre formation.
Active ingredients:
- 0.26 mg potassium iodide
Excipients:
- Magnesium stearate
- Highly dispersed silicon dioxide
- Cellulose powder
- Microcrystalline cellulose
- Maize starch
- 84 mg lactose-1-water
Indication:
- Iodide supports the formation of thyroid hormones and normal thyroid function.
- Used for the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency goitre in newborns, children, adolescents and adults.
Dosage and use:
- Prevention of iodine deficiency goitre:
- Infants and children: 50 - 100 micrograms iodide/day
- Adolescents and adults: 100 - 200 micrograms of iodide/day
- Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers: 100 - 200 micrograms of iodide/day
- Prevention of new goitre growth after goitre treatment: 100 - 200 micrograms of iodide/day
- Treatment of iodine deficiency goitre:
- Newborns and children: 100 - 200 micrograms iodide/day
- Adolescents: 200 micrograms of iodide/day
Duration of treatment:
- To prevent goitre growth, usually lifelong intake.
- Treatment of goitre in newborns: 2 - 4 weeks.
- Treatment of goitre in children, adolescents and adults: 6 - 12 months or longer.
Important information:
- Do not use without consulting your doctor, especially if you plan to take it because of the situation in Ukraine.
- The German Medicines Commission advises against preventive use of iodine. In the event of an emergency, the emergency services will take care of it.
Side effects:
- Occasional: Burning or stinging of the skin, itching.
- Rarely: Redness, allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis).
- Very rare: Hypersensitivity reactions such as angioedema and hives.
Interactions:
- Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking.
- Caution when taking thyreostatics, perchlorate, thiocyanate, lithium and hormones (thyrotropin, TSH).
Contraindications:
- Do not take in case of overproduction of thyroid hormones or certain nodules in the thyroid gland.
- Do not use if allergic to iodide or other ingredients.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
- Continue treatment with iodide during pregnancy and breastfeeding after consulting a doctor.
- Avoid high doses of iodide during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Patient information:
- Take special care with previous hyperthyroidism or goitre.
- Inform doctor about iodide intake before radioiodine examination or therapy.
Mandatory text:
Iodide 200 micrograms. Active substance: Potassium iodide. Indications: For the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency goitre in newborns, children, adolescents and adults. For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Advantages
- Supports the normal function and hormone production of the thyroid gland.
- Effective in the prevention and treatment of iodine deficiency goitre.
- Easy to dose for different age groups and needs.
Important notes
For risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The seller reserves the right to carry out a pharmaceutical check by our pharmacists on the quantity of the medicine ordered. This may result in reductions in your order for this product. The invoice amount will then be adjusted automatically.
The reason for this is our pharmaceutical duty of care.
Ingredients
| 1 tablet contains: | |
| Potassium iodide | 0.262 mg |
| (equivalent to) iodide ion | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium stearate (HST) | + |
| Cellulose, microcrystalline (HST) | + |
| Silicon dioxide, highly dispersed (HST) | + |
| Maize starch (HST) | + |
| Cellulose powder (HST) | + |
| Lactose-1-water (HST) | 84 mg |
