Without iodine, the human body can not develop normally. This substance is necessary for the correct functioning of the thyroid and pituitary gland. In addition, iodine preparations do not provide an opportunity to accumulate radioactive iodine and protect the body from the negative effects of radiation.
Indications for use of preparations containing iodine
If the body lacks iodine, such diseases as atherosclerosis, endemic goiter, hypothyroidism can develop. In some people, the problem manifests itself as a serious disorder in the central nervous system. In children, against the background of a lack of this substance, there may be a retardation of both mental and physical development.
Iodine preparations are prescribed in two main cases for:
- treatment;
- prevention.
Medicines can be shown to everyone. They are allowed to drink from infancy. Iodine-containing medicines are not prohibited even during the period of pregnancy planning , fetation and lactation.
How to take iodine preparations for prevention and treatment?
Virtually all funds are accepted according to one scheme:
- Drink medication after eating. Drink them preferably with a large amount of liquid (preferably water).
- For the prevention of medications such as Iodine Vitrum, Iodalance, Iodide, you can consume for life.
- Preparations of iodine for the thyroid gland on a plant basis are better to take courses for two to three months.
The best iodine preparations for the treatment and prevention of iodine deficiency
- Iodomarin is one of the most famous agents based on potassium iodide. The medicine helps to make up for the lack of iodine coming from food. Very often he is prescribed to children and future mothers. If during the reception of the drug a metallic taste appeared in the mouth or the bronchitis, conjunctivitis began to develop, one should consult a doctor.
- Mikroiod is shown with thyrotoxicosis. People with kidney disease, acne and hemorrhagic diathesis
you can not drink it. - Lugol solution is mainly used for the treatment of inflammatory ailments of the respiratory tract. But with the problems of the thyroid gland the remedy can cope.
- The preparation of sodium iodide is used for hypothyroidism, endemic goiter, expressed thyrotoxicosis. It affects the formation of thyroid hormones, but inhibits the synthesis of thyroid-stimulating substances, which are produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Can be used topically as a disinfectant.