Description
Iodine drops is a vanilla-flavoured oral liquid supplement providing 288mcg of iodine in the daily dose (3 drops). Iodine is important for normal healthy function of the thyroid gland. An adequate iodine status is required for a normal healthy foetal development.
Features:
- Iodine is required for normal healthy thyroid gland function and the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
- Adequate levels of iodine are important to support a healthy pregnancy and for the normal development of the brain and central nervous system in utero through to early childhood.
- Suitable for those who may require additional iodine, including school-aged children, healthy adults, the elderly, and those with impaired absorption.
- Pleasant-tasting, vanilla-flavoured liquid allows for easy and flexible dosing.
Each 113mcL dose contains: |
|
Potassium iodide |
377micrograms |
equiv. iodine |
288micrograms |
equiv. potassium |
89micrograms |
No added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein, yeast.
Pregnancy friendly.
Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
- If symptoms persist, consult your health professional.
- Contains ethanol as a preservative.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Prescribing Information:
- No studies have been performed on Iodine Drops in pregnancy or lactation; however, the literature contains no reports of demonstrated toxicity with the active ingredient.
- Monitoring of patients taking iodine supplementation with thyroid medication including thyroxine is recommended.
- Concomitant use of iodine with medications used to treat hyperthyroidism may increase the risk of hypothyroidism.
- Use of iodine supplementation with amiodarone, containing 37.3% iodine, requires careful monitoring of thyroid function.
- Monitor the use of potassium iodide when used in conjunction with ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers as it may increase the risk of hyperkalaemia.
TGA Listed product with Aust L .
Download TGA Public Summary for TGA published information including excipients, which are listed under 'Other Ingredients'.
Download TGA Public Summary for TGA published information including excipients, which are listed under 'Other Ingredients'.