Potassium Iodide 200mg 200 Pills (2 Pack). Anti Radiation Tablets, Prevention and Treatment of Endemic Goiter.

Potassium iodide - agent containing inorganic iodine. Iodine belongs to an essential micronutrient for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. On admission iodides follicle epithelial cells of the thyroid gland the iodine ions under the influence of the enzyme peroxidase oxidize iodide to form elemental iodine which is included in the molecule of tyrosine. Thus one part of the tyrosine radicals iodized thyroglobulin, resulting in the formation of thyronine, the main ones are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyronine form a complex with the protein thyroglobulin, which is deposited in the thyroid follicular colloid. Iodine enters the body in physiological amounts, prevents the development of endemic goiter, associated with a lack of iodine in the diet normalizes thyroid size in infants, children and adolescents affects T3/T4 ratios, the level of thyroid stimulating hormone. Statement Prevention and treatment of endemic goiter. Relapse prevention of goiter during the multimodality treatment of thyroid hormones. Dosing and Administration Inside, the food, with plenty of fluids. Treatment of goiter in adults and children 12 years - 300-500 mg / day for children up to 12 years - 100-200 mg / day. For the prevention of iodine deficiency goiter in adults and children 12 years - 100-200 mg / day, children under 12 years of age (including newborns) - 50-100 mg / day, pregnant or lactating - 150-200 mg / day. Prevention of relapse after therapy iodine deficiency goitre - 100-200 mg / day. After surgical treatment of goiter in infants, children and adolescents - 100-200 mg / day. Duration of treatment is determined by the physician; prophylactically adults is usually prescribed for a few months, years or a lifetime, for children and teenagers - usually within 6-12 months.