Aqueous Iodine solution lugols_solution

Route of Administration

Storage conditions

Mechanism of Action

Contraindications

Side effects

Indications

Lactation

Bronchitis

Depression

Headache

Insomnia

Conjunctivitis

Hypersensitive to iodides

Use in pregnancy

Hypothyroidism

Hypersensitive to iodine

Store in a well-ventilated place

. Keep container tightly closed

Store below 25°C

Store in a dry, cool place

Stored for 36 months unopened

Oral

Attenuates oxidation and organification of thyroid hormones

Release of thyroid hormones is also blocked

Inhibits the enzyme thyroid peroxidase

T4 and T3 increases iodine uptake

Thyroid storm

Hyperthyroidism

Pre-operative management of hyperthyroidism.

Post radioactive iodine treatment

Thyrotoxicosis