Iodide
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Iodine is essential trace element in the human diet necessary for the formation of thyroid hormones.
Indications
Iodide is primarily indicated in conditions like Antiseptic, Hyperthyroidism, Iodine deficiency, Wounds, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Fungal infection, Sporotrichosis.
Contraindications
Iodide
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Iodide, which give rise to further complications include Eosinophilia. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Iodide are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Fever, Urticaria, Purpura, Arthralgia, Cutaneous hemorrhage.
Warnings
No warnings information is recorded for this medicine yet.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Paediatrics, Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Iodide was found.
Storage
Store . Protect from Sunlight.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No active brands are currently recorded for this generic.
1 record is present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and excluded.