Description
Iodine Forte is a natural peppermint-flavoured oral spray providing 288mcg of iodine per once-daily spray. Iodine is important for the normal healthy function of the thyroid gland. An adequate iodine status may be required for a normal healthy pregnancy and for healthy maturation of baby's brain, eyesight and hearing.
Features:
- Iodine is required for normal healthy thyroid function and the synthesis of thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
- Adequate levels of iodine are important to support a healthy pregnancy and for the normal development of baby's brain and central nervous system.
- Suitable for those who may require additional iodine, including pregnant or lactating women, healthy adults, the elderly and those with impaired absorption.
- Refreshing, peppermint-flavoured oral spray for easy patient compliance.
Each 192mcL dose contains: |
|
Potassium iodide |
376mcg |
equiv. iodine |
288mcg |
equiv. potassium |
88mcg |
No added dairy, gluten, shellfish, soy protein, yeast.
Pregnancy friendly.
- If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
- Contains ethanol as a preservative.
- Always read the label. Use only as directed.
Prescribing Information:
- No studies have been performed on Iodine Forte 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'.
