Iodine deficiency in its modern world reaches its climax. Its deficiency in the environment is everywhere found. Even seawater is now not always filled with this most important natural element, and the vital functions of the body depend on its presence.
With a lack of iodine, we immediately go to the pharmacy for the drug "Iodomarin." However, what if it is not on sale or if there is not enough money to buy it? In this case, you can use the analog of "Iodomarine."
There are about 10 drugs that also successfully fight against iodine deficiency. Take the analogue of "Iodomarine" or the original?
What is the difference between these drugs and what to give preference to, read in this article.
The analogue of “Iodomarin” is the preparation “Potassium iodide”
This medicine contains inorganic iodine. As in any similar drug, the mechanism of action on the body is this: getting into the blood, the medicine "Potassium iodide" is quickly delivered by it to the thyroid gland and begins its therapeutic effect.
The drug stimulates the activity of the gland, cleanses of radionuclides and other harmful substances. Another useful property of this tool is that it copes with thinning sputum in the bronchi and trachea, contributing to better expectoration and cleansing of the entire bronchial system.
However, the side effects of the drug "Potassium iodide" make many refuse to use it, while the side effects of "Iodomarin" have not been identified, and this drug is prescribed even for infants. Next, we consider in more detail the original itself.
The drug "Iodomarin": application
This product is available in the form of tablets. The drug is taken after meals, washed down with half a glass of cool water. If this remedy is prescribed for your baby, then for convenience you can dissolve one tablet in a spoon of liquid.
For the prevention of iodine deficiency, newborns and children under the age of twelve are prescribed 50-100 micrograms per day. You should take the entire dose at a time.
Children over twelve years of age and adults are prescribed 100-200 micrograms. With breastfeeding or pregnancy - 200 mcg.
For treatment: children up to 12 years old and newborns need 100-200 micrograms per day. Adults up to 45 years of 300-500 mcg.
Doctors do not recommend self-medication in this case and insist on monitoring your well-being by a specialist. Also, doses are prescribed strictly individually.
This tool is allowed during pregnancy and feeding. It is also recommended to prepare in advance for the conception of the baby and start taking iodine-containing drugs six months before fertilization.
The analogue of “Iodomarin” is the drug “Iodine Vitrum”
This drug is available in the form of coated tablets. Its advantages over other analogues: permission to use for children and the presence of a special form of release for them - chewable tablets.
The drug has no side effects on humans, it is completely eliminated within one day and reaches its maximum concentration within an hour after ingestion.
This drug is absorbed into the blood by 97%, which is 10% more than the drug "Iodomarin" and its other analogues.
There are also about five more drugs that are ready to protect your health, however, this analogue of “Iodomarin” remains its only worthy substitute.