Iodide 200myg HEXAL

Iodide 200myg HEXAL in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).

Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the type of complaint and/or duration of the illness and is therefore only determined by your doctor. For prevention: It must generally be taken for years, often for life. For goitre treatment in newborns: 2-4 weeks, in children and adults: 6-12 months.

Overdosing?
A variety of overdose symptoms can occur, including brown discoloration of the mucous membranes, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea in the worst case, even shock. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.

Forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

The medicine must
- protected from moisture (e.g. in a tightly closed container)
- in the dark (e.g. in the outer carton)
What are the arguments against using it?

Always:
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
- Hyperthyroidism
- Tendency to hyperthyroidism
- Dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring (immune disease with itchy rash with blister formation)

Under certain circumstances - talk to your doctor or pharmacist about this:
- Thyroid autonomy (certain form of hyperthyroidism)

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

Side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.

If you notice a change in your state of health or a change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here is based primarily on side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- There may be medicines with which interactions occur. You should therefore always tell your doctor or pharmacist about any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient of the medicine work?

Iodine, in its water-soluble form potassium iodide, is an important component of thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are essential for the functioning of the human metabolism. If the iodine intake from food is not sufficient, iodine must also be taken to maintain the body's own thyroid hormone production.

Application

- Prevention of iodine deficiency and associated goitre formation (goitre)- Prevention of recurrence of goitre (goitre)- Goitre (goitre) with normal thyroid function

Dosage

The following dosage recommendations are given - the dosage for your specific condition is best discussed with your doctor:To prevent iodine deficiency:up to 1/2 tabletup to 1/2 tablet per dayInfants and childrenafter a meal1/2-1 tablet1/2-1 tablet per dayAdolescents and adultsafter a mealIn pregnancy and breastfeeding, the dosage is determined by your doctor.To prevent goitre after surgery:1/2-1 tablet1/2-1 tablet per dayAdultsafter a mealTo treat goitre with normal thyroid function:1/2-1 tablet1/2-1 tablet per dayNewborns, children and adolescentsafter a meal1 1/2-2 1/2 tablets1 1/2-2 1/2 tablets per dayAdultsafter a meal