Pre-operative management of hyperthyroidism

Active Ingredient: Iodine

Indication for Iodine

Population group: only adults (18 years old or older)

For use in the pre-operative management of hyperthyroidism.

For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:

0.3-0.9 ml of 5.0% w/v in 3 divided doses daily for 6 days prior to thyroidectomy

Route of admnistration

Oral

Defined daily dose

0.3 - 0.9 mL

Dosage regimen

From 0.1 To 0.3 mL 3 time(s) per day every day for 6 day(s)

Detailed description

0.1–0.3ml well diluted in milk or water.

Active ingredient

Iodine

Iodine is an essential trace element in the human diet, necessary for the formation of thyroid hormones and consequently it is used in iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders. It also has antimicrobial activity.

For the prophylaxis and treatment of iodine deficiency disorders it may be given as potassium or sodium iodide, iodised oil, or potassium iodate. In the pre-operative management of hyperthyroidism iodine and iodides are used with antithyroid drugs such as carbimazole, thiamazole, or propylthiouracil.

Iodine has a powerful bactericidal action. It is also active against fungi, viruses, protozoa, cysts, and spores. Iodine is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant generally as a 2% or 2.5% solution.

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