For the full functioning of the human body is required to regularly receive a sufficient amount of nutrients and elements. The lack of some may not even be noticed in everyday life, but iodine deficiency manifests itself in serious consequences that are best prevented. One of the most popular iodine preparations today is Iodomarin 100, and its features and advantages are described below.
Composition and form of release
The main active ingredient of the drug is potassium iodide. In terms of pure iodine, in the composition of each tablet it contains 100 micrograms, in the form of the main substance - 131 micrograms.
Additional components of the composition:
- gelatin;
- magnesium stearate;
- silica;
- lactose monohydrate;
- magnesium carbonate;
- carboxymethyl starch sodium salt.
The drug is available only in the form of tablets, packaged in dark glass bottles and packed in cardboard boxes. In each package there is always an instruction for the use of "Iodomarine 100". Vials can hold 100 or 50 tablets. The cost depends on the packaging, and today the largest package will have to pay about 140-150 rubles, depending on the margin of the pharmacy.
External description and storage conditions
A photo of the packaging of the drug itself can be seen in the article. Its design will not allow to confuse the medicine with other means. The tablets themselves are made in a standard flat-cylindrical form with a notch and a chamfer on one side. Pills "Iodomarin 100" white, odorless.
Keep the product away from children, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. The drug is dispensed without a prescription, which is convenient for many patients who need lifelong intake of iodine medications.
Pharmacological properties
"Iodomarin 100" is indicated for patients with various diseases of the thyroid gland and for the prevention of iodine deficiency. The lack of such an element in the body is manifested by disorders in the functioning of the nervous system, cardiovascular and reproductive, both in men and women. Iodine provides the correct metabolism, energy metabolism and is actively involved in the growth and development of the child.
To avoid serious problems in regions with insufficient iodine in water and soil, as well as inadequate consumption of the element with food, it is necessary to take iodine-containing preparations that can compensate for the lack of natural intake of an important nutrient. This is especially important for children, the formation of which largely depends on the quality of the thyroid gland.
An additional intake of iodine helps to stabilize the size of the main organ of the endocrine system, normalize growth, mental development and hormonal levels in both children and adults.
According to the instructions, "Iodomarin 100" is almost completely absorbed through the epithelium of the small intestine and is distributed throughout the body 60 minutes after administration. At the same time, the received iodine accumulates in the endocrine system, stomach, kidneys and mammary glands. The concentration of the element in saliva and breast milk exceeds the amount of iodine in blood plasma by 30 times, therefore, with lactation, the drug should be taken only under the supervision of a doctor.
Iodine is excreted mainly from the body by the kidneys, but to a minimum the substance can leave the human body through the lungs and, together with the waste products, through the intestines.
Indications for use
Basically, the use of "Iodomarin 100", according to the instructions, helps get rid of:
- diffuse euthyroid goiter;
- endemic goiter.
Also, the drug is widely used to prevent the occurrence of goiter after surgical removal, treatment with hormonal drugs, or simply to eliminate iodine deficiency in the body.
Bans to use
The main contraindication for the use of "Iodomarin 100" is the presence in the body of hypersensitivity to the main element of the drug. Of course, this is quite rare.
It is also forbidden to use the medicine in the presence of senile dermatitis and toxic adenoma. With hyperthyroidism caused by iodine deficiency, it is possible to use the drug, with any other factors - it is impossible.
The prohibition is the presence or suspicion of a thyroid tumor, radioactive iodine therapy, and high dose nodular goiter therapy. An exception in the latter case can only be preoperative treatment.
Pregnant and lactating
"Iodomarin 100" during pregnancy is allowed to be taken only in dosages not exceeding 2 tablets per day. In this case, the intake of iodine in the body will be moderate, which will not harm the fetus. If the dosage is exceeded, then penetrating the placenta to the baby, iodine can cause him to develop goiter. A similar situation develops with lactation. An already born child may also receive a disease in the form of goiter when it is ingested with milk of a high concentration of a substance.
Dosage
The concentration of the incoming element in the body depends on the diagnosis of the patient and should be regulated by the attending physician. Of course, the annotation to the medication has certain recommendations in this regard. So, to prevent the development of goiter in children from birth to 12 years, 0.5-1 tablets per day should be taken. With a similar diagnosis for adults and children over the specified age, the daily dosage should already be 1-2 tablets. For pregnant women with the prevention of iodine deficiency, the maximum amount of the drug per day is 2 tablets.
If necessary, take medication for prophylaxis after removal of the goiter should take no more than 1-2 tablets per day. For treatment, the dosage is adjusted according to the age of the patient. So, for children under 16 years of age, iodine should receive no more than 200 micrograms per day, and for adults, the dosage can be increased to 500 micrograms.
The duration of therapy is usually 15-30 days in young children, in adolescents it can reach up to 1 year. According to indications, some adults are required to take pills all their lives.
Are there any special recommendations on how to take "Iodomarin 100"? Experts advise doing this only after a meal, preferably in the morning, if taken once. For young children, the tablet is allowed to be dissolved in milk or juice, adults just need to drink the medicine with a large amount of liquid.
Negative impact
Despite the fact that “Iodomarin 100” is not a serious drug of chemical origin, its side effects can still cause, although in rare cases. Children, as a rule, always take the drug well and only in rare cases can weak signs of iodism appear. They are a metallic taste in the mouth, inflammation of the mucous membranes, iodine acne or very rare Quincke's edema.
When using large doses in treatment, the likelihood of side effects increases. Long-term unjustified therapy can lead to the formation of iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis, especially in the elderly and at a dosage exceeding 300 mcg.
Overdose
If the amount of iodine in the body exceeds the required amount, then the following symptoms may develop:
- reflex vomiting
- diarrhea;
- pigmentation of the mucous membranes in brown;
- stomach ache.
In especially severe cases, symptoms lead to dehydration and shock.
In this case, treatment is carried out symptomatically with the mandatory withdrawal of the drug. In severe cases, hormones and intensive care may be necessary under strict medical supervision.
special instructions
The drug does not affect the ability to control mechanisms.
With simultaneous therapy with lithium salts, the likelihood of developing goiter and hypothyroidism increases. When treating hyperthyroidism with iodomarin, additional intake of the main element should be avoided. Parallel therapy with potassium-sparing diuretics leads to an excess of potassium in the body.
Analogues of the drug
According to the active substance, the synonyms of the medication in question are:
- "Iodide 100".
- "Iodine balance 100".
- "Vitrum Iodine 100".
- "Yodandin 100" and so on.
Almost all of these drugs are complete synonyms for each other, and the main difference is only their cost. Of course, in some cases, you can notice the effect on the body of additional components that differ in the compositions.
Reviews on "Iodomarin 100"
Basically, all online reviews of the drug are positive. In some cases, patients complain of a clear manifestation of side effects, but such situations are very rare and are exceptions in the form of individual intolerance.
In most cases, taking pills helps patients quickly cope with the disease, in a short time to reduce the manifestation of symptoms in the form of irritability, decreased concentration and memory impairment.
Those taking "Iodomarin 100" when carrying a baby were also satisfied with the stabilization of the amount of this element in the body. Subject to the recommended dosage, the drug is not dangerous for the fetus and only benefits the mother and the development of the unborn child.
In some cases, disruption of the thyroid gland leads to the formation of excess weight. At the same time, taking iodine-containing drugs, patients manage to bring the weight back to normal in a short time, even if earlier it was not possible to lose it by any loads. Of course, this should be done only on the recommendation of a specialist. Otherwise, the uncontrolled intake of iodine in the body only provokes new diseases.
Initially, if there is a suspicion of an iodine deficiency in the body, you should enrich your diet with natural foods with a high concentration of it: fish, beets, onions, garlic, radishes and so on or iodized salt. Tablets can only be used as a supplement and exclusively on the advice of a doctor.