"Jodomarin 100" - intake and dose of the drug

"Iodomarin 100" is produced in tablets, the active substance in this preparation is potassium iodide. As auxiliary in this tool, silicon dioxide colloid, lactose monohydrate, magnesium carbonate basic, sodium salt, gelatin, carboxymethyl starch and magnesium stearate are used. The tablets are round in shape, their external feature is that there is chamfer and one-sided risk.

It is well-known fact that iodine provides normal and full-fledged work of such organ as thyroid gland. The hormones it secretes are responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, energy and proteins in the body, and they also regulate the activity of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, the lactic and sex glands, the brain, and are responsible for the development and growth of children. That is why "Iodomarin 100" is so important for children and pregnant women.

The use of this drug allows you to prevent the development of diseases that are associated with iodine deficiency, with its help, there is a stabilization and normalization of the thyroid gland, which was broken due to a deficiency in the body of iodine.

"Jodomarin 100". Instruction and indications for use

This drug is effective in preventing endemic goiter, as well as preventing its recurrence after surgical intervention and stopping medical treatment. It also helps in the treatment of diffuse euthyroid goiter, and it occurs in children and adults up to the age of forty due to the fact that the body lacks iodine.

"Iodomarin 100" is contraindicated to apply in the presence of hypersensitivity to iodine-containing drugs, as well as toxic thyroid adenoma, nodular goiter, if it is necessary to use large doses of the drug, herpetiform dermatitis Dühring. It is not recommended to take this medication with hypothyroidism, as well as in the presence of thyroid cancer or the assumption of its development.

Since the drug penetrates into the mother's milk, pregnant women, as well as lactation, should strictly adhere to the doses in which it is recommended to take it.

As prevention, "Iodomarin" for children under 12 years of age is prescribed from half to one tablet per day, for all others from 1 to 2 tablets throughout the day.

If the drug is prescribed to prevent recurrence of goiter, then take 1-2 tablets.

In those cases when "Jodomarin 100" is used to treat euthyroid goiter, for children under 18 years it is necessary to take up to 2 tablets, and for those older - from 3 to 5 throughout the day.

As a prophylactic, this drug can be taken for several years, depending on the patient's condition, the duration of therapy is set by the attending physician.

Side effect

Usually, there are no negative effects, but in some cases there may appear a metallic taste in the mouth, swelling and inflammation of the mucous membranes. If the drug is taken in large doses and for a long time, then there may be an iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis.

Cases of overdose

When an overdose of "Jodomarin" can occur reflex vomiting, abdominal pain, mucous membranes are painted in brown. In particularly severe cases, dehydration and shock begins. In such cases, gastric lavage, elimination of water and electrolyte balance disorders, and anti-shock therapy are carried out. If the intoxication becomes chronic, then the drug is taken to stop.

When iodine-induced hypothyroidism occurs, the drug is withdrawn and the metabolism is normalized by the use of thyroid hormones.

"Jodomarin 100" does not adversely affect the speed of the reaction, so it is not contraindicated for use in driving or handling machinery.